Moura still needs to adjust, says Tottenham boss

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that January arrival Lucas Moura still needs to adjust to his managerial demands following his move to north London. 

The Brazilian’s time at PSG came to an end on deadline day with Spurs acting fasted to land the winger. 

Moura has quickly established himself as key man for Spurs, having netted on his full debut in the FA Cup against Rochdale before starting in the 6-1 win over the League One side at Wembley where he provided two assists. 

Pochettino hinted that Moura could start today when Tottenham face Huddersfield today, but the 25-year-old still needs to work on his off the ball workrate. 

When asked if Moura is fit enough to start in the Premier League, Pochettino is quoted by ESPN as saying: "Yes, of course. He's going to have that possibility from now until the end of the season. 

"It's true that he still needs to adapt his quality to the team. We're trying to build his fitness and adapt his characteristics to the team. PSG is a completely different demand, standard and philosophy from here. 

"He's capable of everything going forward, he has amazing quality but then he needs to be more involved with the team when we don't have the ball. 

"We're helping him. That is about training, understanding the position and being capable of making efforts with and without the ball. But we're so pleased with how he's adapting himself to the team." 

Any player moving in the January transfer window may find it tough going initially and when quizzed on how Moura is adapting to England, Pochettino said: "It's not easy for him to move in the winter window. Everything is new, for him, his family, his little baby. 

"Your world changes when you move from Paris to London and then [you need to get] to know your teammates, how the coaching staff thinks, how your manager is, if he jokes with you or is serious with you. 

"We try to help him with advice and concepts. The priority is to build his fitness and leave him free to play and able to show his quality."