d to a young Lionel Messi by PochettinoSpeaking about the young talent before the game, Pochettino claimed he shared similarities with Messi – no pressure then. The situation has left Moyes locked in a war of words with the FA over the handling of events. MAURICIO POCHETTINO admits it is sink or swim for Vincent Janssen as he prepares to throw the Tottenham striker in at the deep end. Even Wayne Rooney, the captain, is feeling the pinch. News Group Newspapers Ltd7Joey Barton joined Rangers this summerNews Group Newspapers Ltd7Joey Barto. ished yet even though failing to start a Premier League match would send a clear message to some players. The tone of the voice and the way its said is enough to make everything perfectly clear about whats required. Toure has appeared in just one of Citys eight games this season and was surprisingly missed out of the clubs 25-man Champions League squad. co/EPWKLVySGR— Gary Neville (.GNev2) September 20, 2016And reports began to circulate in the press claiming the players were already beginning to turn on the Special One. let players get away with bad performances like his predecessor Louis van GaalThe public shaming of the players by Mourinho after each defeat — Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford — did not go down well in the dressing room.