Worrying stats for Tottenham where Paulo Fonseca is concerned

PARMA, ITALY - MARCH 14: Paulo Fonseca, Head Coach of Roma is seen wearing a face mask prior to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Ennio Tardini on March 14, 2021 in Parma, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) /

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Paulo Fonseca’s impending arrival as Tottenham Hotspur manager is fraught by a long list of concerning statistics from his time at Roma.

While Tottenham’s reasons for appointing Fonseca are clear, a number of disconcerting, even woeful, trends surfaced during the 48 year old’s time at the helm of Roma. His stint at Shakhtar Donetsk was an undeniable success, as straightforward a tenure as you’ll see at the top level.

Though the absence of stiff competition allowed Fonseca and his Donetsk side an unimpeded path to glory. Shakhtar still had to do the on-field business, but it’s difficult to truly evaluate the gaffer on a reign completely devoid of adversity.

His time in the Serie A, however, told an entirely different story. A solid fifth place finish in his first year was followed by Roma ending the 2020-2021 campaign in seventh place. Here are the most notable failures from Fonseca’s two years in the Italian capital.

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