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

Lloris: Treat Europa like Champions League

By Chris Mills Hugo Lloris has urged his Tottenham Hotspur team-mates to approach their Europa League campaign with a similar attitude to that of the Champions League, the Evening Standard reports. Spurs travelled to Belgian First Division side K.A.A Gent on Thursday night and were unexpectedly beaten 1-0. The France international stated that his side … Read more

Nabil Bentaleb set to sign permanent Schalke deal

By Su Collins Tottenham Hotspur’s Nabil Bentaleb is on the verge of triggering a compulsory purchase clause at Schalke 04, according to Sky Sports. It is understood that the fee would be around £16m should he make his expected 20th appearance this weekend against FC Köln. The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan in … 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

Time for Tottenham to trust Ben Davies

With Tottenham Hotspur back in Premier League action on Saturday against Middlesbrough, Mauricio Pochettino has a number of selection decisions to make. Injuries to Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose have left the London club slightly short at the back and will surely force the Argentine trainer into using a back four against Aitor Karanka’s men. … 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