Former Tottenham defender Jason Cundy has claimed Mauricio Pochettino was “schooled” by Massimiliano Allegri during Spurs’ Champions League defeat to Juventus at Wembley.
Leading 3-2 on aggregate, with two away goals from the first leg in Turin, Spurs looked set for a place in the quarter-finals.
But Allegri’s resilient Juve side hit back in dramatic fashion, scoring twice in the space of three minutes midway through the second half to reach the last eight.
Gonzalo Higuain equalised and then set up Paulo Dybala for the Italian team’s winner.
And ex-Spurs and Chelsea centre-back Cundy told Talksport he believes that Tottenham manager Pochettino should bear the responsibility for his team’s exit from the tournament.
He said: “Pochettino has got to look at himself. I think he’s a brilliant young manager, but he got schooled.
“Allegri changed it. I don’t think anyone could have expected it (Juventus’ comeback) to happen so quickly, but within two or three minutes Higuaín has got them back into the game.
“You’re looking now for your manager. You’re looking for Pochettino. He didn’t do anything. He didn’t make a change.”
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Pochettino said he was “proud” of his players despite the result.