Hugo Lloris insists Mauricio Pochettino is not to blame for Tottenham's slump in form and blasts 'comfortable' teammates

  • Hugo Lloris admits Tottenham would currently suffer in a relegation fight
  • Tottenham have lost four out of their last six at White Hart Lane
  • Lloris says criticism of Pochettino bothers him

By Grant Miles for MailOnline

Published: 05:50 EST, 14 November 2014 | Updated: 05:50 EST, 14 November 2014

Hugo Lloris has offered his backing to under-fire Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and insists the players must take responsibility for their performances.

Tottenham suffered their fourth loss in six games at White Hart Lane when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

Lloris believes Spurs have become too comfortable and need to change things quickly.

Hugo Lloris says it is too easy to blame Mauricio Pochettino for Tottenham's poor start to the season

Hugo Lloris says it is too easy to blame Mauricio Pochettino for Tottenham's poor start to the season

Lloris makes a fine save for Tottenham in their Europa League clash with Partizan Belgrade

Lloris makes a fine save for Tottenham in their Europa League clash with Partizan Belgrade

Mauricio Pochettino has been under pressure at Tottenham after four defeats in six games at White Hart Lane

Mauricio Pochettino has been under pressure at Tottenham after four defeats in six games at White Hart Lane

The French international insists he has no regrets about staying in North London and does not blame Pochettino for Tottenham's current failings.

'When it's the third coach in one year and there are problems, the coach is not necessarily the problem. We've been working though, trying to find solutions,' Lloris told L'Equipe.

'I've known times like this at Lyon but, there, there was a real pressure every day and there was crisis management. In London, we're a bit more on our own, comfortable. We have to get out [of this comfort] because, if we ever have to fight against relegation, being comfortable won't help us.

'It really bothers me [that the coach is being blamed].'

 

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