Mauricio Pochettino insists his Tottenham players are ‘more than heroes’ despite suffering a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Spurs slipped to their fourth consecutive loss away from home in the Premier League after Toby Alderweireld’s unfortunate own-goal in the 90th minute.
2
Liverpool scored a fortunate last-gasp winner
It leaves the club scrambling for a top-four finish – and they could be overtaken by Arsenal if the Gunners get a result at home to Newcastle on Monday night.
However, Tottenham dominated for much of the second-half and looked more likely to snatch a winner after Lucas Moura cancelled out Roberto Firmino’s first-half strike.
Pochettino, who watched the game from the stands as he completed a two-match touchline ban, told Sky Sports: “In the second half we dominated a team like Liverpool.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
“It is not easy to come here and dominate them. After the first half we conceded a goal when there was not too much happening in the game. That was tough for us but in the second half we started playing with a lot of confidence.
“It is very tough to lose the game in that way but I feel I am happy because the emotion and feeling we have got today will help us.
“It is now a mini-league – seven games and we are in the top four. It is in our hands.
2
Tottenham players despair after the full-time whistle
“In the circumstances they [the Tottenham players] are more than heroes. We need to keep our trust and confidence and we will fight to be in the next Champions League. It is so important for the club to be in the top four at the end of the season.â€
Moussa Sissoko spurned a glorious chance to put Spurs ahead in the 85th minute, blasting over the bar with only the keeper left to beat, but Pochettino refused to criticise the midfielder.
The Argentine added: “The legs are heavy and it is difficult to be clear to think and it is not his [Sissoko’s] best quality but I am so happy with his performance and commitment to the team.â€
About our Chelsea news NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Chelsea FC news aggregator, bringing you the latest Blues headlines from the best Chelsea sites and other key national and international news sources. Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Stamford Bridge, quotes from an Maurizio Sarri press
Chelsea hold firm over Real Madrid's pursuit of Eden Hazard
Rangers' new home, away and third kits for next season have been leaked. The Ibrox club are coming to the end of their first season with Hummel as kit manufacturers and can be pretty happy with the feedback to this season's strips. Due to a resolution on a retail deal with Sports Direct
Rangers new kit: Hummel unveils Gers home strip for 2019/20
Former West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun has announced his retirement from football. West Ham's official Twitter account sent a message to Benayoun wishing him luck in life post-football. The account shared a clip of one particular standout goal against Fulham, where he twists and turns before placing a delicate lob over the goalkeeper.
Midfielder Benayoun announces retirement
Liverpool transfer news: When West Ham star and Reds target Felipe Anderson admitted his 'dream' to play for Manchester United by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 24 May Liverpool are reportedly considering a swoop for West Ham attacker Felipe Anderson in the summer - but it may not please fans to know he is a big Manchester United admirer.
Liverpool transfer news: Reds target Munas Dabbur close to
Norwich City fans give their newborn son 'Farkelife' middle
The Sport Review 1 week ago Also reported by •Football.london •talkSPORT: Heung-Min Son: Proof the Tottenham Hotspur ace really is the nicest man in football Tottenham Hotspur ace Heung-Min Son has once again shown why many feel he could be the nicest man in football. The South Korean ace is rarely seen without a talkSPORT 3 days ago
Heung-Min Son News, Stats, Photos - Korea Republic - Football
West Ham United news: Pablo Zabaleta believes a 'weak
Paul Scholes' son has told Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt not to join Manchester United - because they're 'w*** and have a team full of bell****'. The 19-year-old is being chased by a host of Europe's top clubs, including United, Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Paul Scholes's son warns Matthijs de Ligt not to join
Derek Adams has left his role as manager of Plymouth by mutual consent with just one game to go in the season.. Argyle have lost their last five Sky Bet League One games and are currently on a run
Plymouth Argyle SACK manager Derek Adams and Paul Wotton
Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham live: Foden puts Guardiola's side into an early lead Unfortunately for Liverpool fans watching on, it was City to opened the scoring just five minutes into the tie - and the Reds supporters were not happy with Spurs' performance. Read More. Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham live: Foden puts Guardiola's side into an
A 14th Century Knight: Why Tottenham Are Called Hotspur
T.J. Oshie is out indefinitely after a scary incident in Thursday's playoff game against the Hurricanes, Capitals coach Todd Reirden announced Friday. The 32-year-old forward left
Newzybox - : Sports
Declan Rice has issued an apology for remarks made on social media which appeared to show support for the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). The West Ham star, who has controversially switched his international allegiance from the Republic to Ireland to England, used the phrase 'Up the RA' at least three times in posts on…
West Ham star Declan Rice keen to forget about Republic of
That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundit and former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Hazard has revealed how it is a dream of his to play for La Liga giants Real Madrid. Real have been linked
Eden Hazard all but confirms Chelsea exit as he says 'goodbye
papers issued The League One club are currently 12th under manager Karl Robinson Oxford United have been served a winding-up petition by Kassam Stadium landlord Firoka. A hearing date has been set for May 22 after court papers were issued on Wednesday to the League One club.
Oxford United served fifth winding-up petition since February
0 comments:
Post a Comment