Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho insists he and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy remain on the same page when it comes to the future of the North London club.
Mourinho was hired by Levy to replace Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019 and led Tottenham to a sixth-place finish and Europa League qualification.
The 2020/21 season started brightly for Spurs with the club in first place as recently as December but have now slumped to ninth place with fears a familiar pattern is emerging for Mourinho if he cannot lead Spurs out of their recent dip in form.
Speaking ahead of Tottenham's round of 32 second-leg tie against Wolsfberger, Mourinho was asked about his relationship with the chairman:
"My relationship is the same since day one which is one of respect and open communication," said Mourinho. "We respect each other.
"There is no contradiction between us because we both feel the same. I believe we all feel the same feelings. Nobody is happy, nobody is depressed and everybody feels we are going to do better.
The Portuguese responded to question on whether he owed Levy a debt or hiring him:
"I don't know if debt is the right word. What I feel to Mr Levy is what I feel in every club I've worked in. I want to give happiness to everyone, the chairman, the players, the fans, everybody connected to the club. I feel one of them and I want to give happiness to them. I don't change."
With a report in the Telegraph that Julian Nagelsmann is being considered as a potential replacement for Mourinho if the manager cannot turn around Spurs' form over the next four games, the pressure is ramping up on the 58-year-old.
Despite the poor recent results Mourinho insisted he is still motivated for the challenge:
"Does it make me depressed? No. It's a challenge. I work for the club, the players and the supporters. I always feel I have to give them so much. It hurts me and it's a great challenge for me and I believe I can give it. I give it everywhere I've been and I'm more motivated than ever."
The boss added: "I'm not happy but I wake up wanting to come here. Everybody is loving training and working hard with so many matches."
