Tottenham players 'are not happy with transfer chiefs Fabio Paratici and Steve Hitchen's animated behaviour in the dugout' and their presence on the bench 'doesn't sit right' with stars who feel they 'can't speak freely'

Tottenham players are said to be unhappy with Fabio Paratici and Steve Hitchen's behaviour in the dug-outs during their home games this season.

Paratici - who is the club's managing director of football - and Hitchen - who is the club's technical performance director - were on the bench during Tottenham's fixtures with Arsenal, Manchester City and Watford.

It is believed the Tottenham players were annoyed at the transfer chiefs for 'rising to their feet to shout at the match officials'.

Tottenham players are said to be unhappy with Fabio Paratici and Steve Hitchen's behaviour in the dug-outs during their opening games of the 2021-2022 season

Nuno Espirito Santo's men also feel unable 'to speak freely among themselves' in Paratici and Hitchen's presence.