Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has hit out at former club Tottenham.

Speaking about the struggles of fellow Brazilian Paulinho, who has only played 15 games this season and completed 90 minutes just twice, Gomes says fault lies with Spurs - not the player.

"It's the club (who are to blame). Certainly, I would not recommend to anyone (to join Spurs)," Gomes told ESPN Brasil.

"They paid £28million for Soldado, and they don't play him. Or look (at) Lamela, who was a great (prospect) in Europe, but today you watch Tottenham games and he looks like he can't play football at all."