The Argentine, who faces a tough ask in keeping Spurs in the European competition, remarked: "Yes, it is a weird season.
"But I am so happy because I've started the new season of House of Cards. I have watched three episodes and I can recommend it.
"It's similar [to his life as manager of Spurs], eh? I learn a lot from this series. It represents very well how we sometimes are. Sometimes football is so political and it's going in this direction."
Remarking on his side's chances against PSV, he added: "We need to do our job. We know we need to win to be alive. We still have the possibility."