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‘Mourinho’s nastiness can make Spurs champions’ – Klinsmann excited by progress in north London

Jose Mourinho’s “nastiness” will help to turn Tottenham into serious contenders for the Premier League title, says Jurgen Klinsmann.

The highly-rated Portuguese tactician has reached the one-year anniversary of his appointment at Spurs.

He was asked to succeed Mauricio Pochettino in north London due to the enviable list of trophies he boasts on an impressive CV.

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Mourinho was tipped by many to bring long-awaited silverware to Tottenham, with his methods delivering tangible success wherever he has been.

It could be that he forces Spurs into contention for the English top-flight crown in 2020-21, with a positive start made to the current domestic campaign.