Toby Alderweireld pulled a goal back for Spurs on the stroke of half-time, but that was as good as it got for Pochettino’s team.
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“In terms of tactics and how we set up we were determined to put a stop to, and close Tottenham down during the transition because I think they’re very strong in that area of the game”, he told reporters after the 2-1 win. “We showed a lack of passion today a little bit because we can not concede that first goal”, Pochettino said.
“We conceded the second in the same circumstances as the first. Parking will be easier than at White Hart Lane now, which is very hard”.
More good news for the Tottenham fans is the fact that striker Harry Kane and defender Kyle Walker are both expected to also sign new deals and extend their stay at White Hart Lane. It’s a shame because it was a good chance to give the fans a very good victory.
I suppose you could say that.
“With the right attitude you need to show more than we showed in the first half”, said the France global.
“It is not new”. We’re excited to play there because of all the history that comes with it.
“We need to play and try to beat Monaco”.
Pochettino has previously used Alli centrally and on the left of the attacking three, as well as in a deeper role, but the England worldwide stressed he is comfortable in any position.
“We were better than them, created more chances, had more possession”.
“We need to show more hunger, we need to show more passion”.
First-half goals by Bernardo Silva and Thomas Lemar earned Monaco a surprise 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League Group E opener at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday to silence the London club’s record “home” attendance.
Nabil Dirar was forced off just five minutes into the game due to injury and whilst it was not part of the plan to change players until the second half, the Monaco boss acknowledged it worked out well.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to show how big is our club”, Pochettino said before kick-off.
“The players loved to play in a huge full stadium”.
“He added: “I hope the pitch being a bit bigger helps us too”.
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“We will have a look at (Dirar) tonight (to assess the level of injury)”.
