Southampton boss Ronald Koeman insists criticism should be kept behind closed doors

Ronald Koeman and Southampton are without a win their last five matches

 

RONALD KOEMAN has stressed the importance of keeping criticism behind closed doors, despite Southampton's recent poor form.

 

The Dutchman faces predecessor Mauricio Pochettino today when Tottenham visit a Saints side without a win in five matches.

Koeman is wary of his side slipping towards the relegation zone, but has remained a consistently calm presence despite their declining form.

 

And, in the same week in which Chelsea parted company with the decorated Jose Mourinho soon after he accused his team of "betrayal", Koeman spoke of the importance of keeping his criticism private.

"I always protect my players on the outside but on the inside I am very critical of my players," he said. "My job is if I am unhappy at the performance of a player I tell the player and show the player the clips why.

 

And, in the same week in which Chelsea parted company with the decorated Jose Mourinho soon after he accused his team of "betrayal", Koeman spoke of the importance of keeping his criticism private.

"I always protect my players on the outside but on the inside I am very critical of my players," he said. "My job is if I am unhappy at the performance of a player I tell the player and show the player the clips why.