Last update on. From the section TottenhamSince January 2018, Lucas Moura has been at TottenhamLucas Moura, Tottenham midfielder, says the coronavirus pandemic must be a catalyst for more discussion on mental health.Brazilian Moura was more than 5,000 miles from his family and home in Brazil during the worst pandemic.He believes that mental health should be discussed openly and with compassion.Moura spoke to BBC Sport and said that the pandemic was hard for all."Everyone has learnt something from this experience. We need to make changes in our thinking about health and life, and do everything we can to keep people safe.Moura spoke before the Mind Series, a pre-season series that involves Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal. It runs for one week starting on 1 August.This series will raise money for Mind, a mental health charity, as well as the foundations of the clubs."We must stop social media abuse"Moura is well aware that mental health problems can result from elite athletes competing at major sporting events, as well as the abuse they can receive on social media.After failing with penalties, the England trio of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were all targeted. England lost the Euro 2020 final against Italy in a shootout 11 July.Moura believes everyone should work harder to eradicate social media abuse, but Moura also thinks that the platforms have a significant role to play.He said, "It's 2021 and we still see bad things like these." It is not good.We must stop it. It is important to show our children how to be good people. It's not easy. Social media allows fans to interact with their favorite players. Some fans can do terrible things. It is up to the organizations to do something about it.After the Euro 2020 final, both Facebook and Twitter issued statements stating that they had removed abusive messages directed at Saka, Sancho, and Rashford.Twitter claimed it had suspended several accounts for violating its rules. Facebook, however, stated that it has recently implemented tougher measures on Instagram, including permanent deletion of accounts that send abusive direct messages.Instagram launched a tool in April that allows users to filter abusive messages automatically from people they don't follow.'Nuno a clever manager'I'm happy for Nuno - MouraTottenham is looking to improve their pitch after a few frustrating months.The cluib enjoyed five-and-a half years of stability under Mauricio Pucettino. Nuno Espirito Sante, a former Wolves manager, is now their third manager in less that 20 months.Jose Mourinho was replaced by his successor on June 30, after a 10-week-long search.Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela, two long-serving players, have left the team. However, speculation continues about Harry Kane, a striker, and a move from Manchester City.Son Heung-min signed a new contract until 2025. Pierluigi Gullini, a goalkeeper from Italy, and Bryan Gil, a Spanish international, have added freshness to Tottenham's squad.Moura stated, "Every player who comes to the club is qualified to help the team." We also lose important players, but this is football. Players move, players stay."Lucas has welcomed Nuno to Brazil, having set himself the goal of ending his three year international exile.He said, "He's a brilliant manager." He did well at Wolves, and can do well here. Everybody has their own style. Mourinho is quite different. Nuno is more quiet."Tottenham will visit Chelsea on the 4th August. Then, they'll finish their pre-season program with a home match against Arsenal on the 8th August.
