Mauricio Pochettino compares returning Tottenham star to Lionel Messi

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has compared Harry Kane’s importance to Spurs to that of Lionel Messi’s at Barcelona ahead of the 23-year-old’s potential return to the starting XI to face Watford at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The free-scoring striker has missed the North London side’s last three Premier League victories over Southampton, Burnley and Swansea … Read more

Mauricio Pochettino gives huge boost on injured star

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has stated that Harry Kane’s road to recovery will not be as long as it was earlier this season, and the Argentine is expecting his star striker back before the end of this campaign. The England international picked up a ligament injury during Spurs’ 6-0 rout over Millwall in the FA Cup earlier … Read more

Pochettino: Youngster will train with senior squad next season

By Alexander Ford Kazaiah Sterling will begin to train with Tottenham Hotspur’s first-team next season, it has been revealed by boss Mauricio Pochettino. The 18-year-old striker is well-thought of within the club’s academy and has been impressing the manager with his potential and ability. Sterling has only made a handful of appearances for the youth … Read more

Pochettino and Levy already discussing Tottenham transfer targets

By Su Collins Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to open talks with chairman Daniel Levy regarding potential transfer targets that could strengthen the club, according to The Telegraph. The Spurs boss is on track to guide the North London team into the Champions League for a second consecutive season, despite the fact their … Read more

Pochettino’s confidence comments a worry for Spurs fans

By William Evans Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted his side lacked confidence after watching them lose to Gent. Spurs’ 2-0 defeat away at Liverpool on Saturday ended the club’s 11-game unbeaten run. Pochettino’s side then lost 1-0 away to Gent in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie. Jeremy Perbet scored … Read more

Jan Vertonghen in line to make Spurs return for Fulham game

By William Evans Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Jan Vertonghen could make his return from injury against Fulham on Sunday. The Belgium defender has been out with ankle ligament damage after picking up the problem in Spurs’ 4-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Vertonghen has missed Tottenham’s last five games, however he is … Read more

Pochettino identifies area Spurs must improve on against Middlesbrough

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has urged his side to start the game against Middlesbrough strongly on Saturday – bucking the trend of recent fixtures. Spurs have laboured in the early exchanges of recent matches and had to rally in the second-half of games to record results. This started with an underwhelming first 45 minutes … Read more