It is interesting to note that while Lamela scored three goals in just 62 minutes against Monaco as he ran riot, his most effective league matches have come when he has been given plenty of time on the pitch to work his magic. “A lot of the young players put in a very good performance”.
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“There are always a lot of reasons for the improvement of a player”.
Belgian midfielder Dembele sat out of training on Wednesday morning but Bentaleb, who hasn’t played for Spurs since their goalless draw against Everton in August, was involved.
Monaco have faced seven different English sides in European competition and hold victories over five of them (Leeds, Newcastle, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal).
“Hopefully if players don’t have so many injuries we can get even better results”.
“Fiorentina through: Serie A high-fliers Fiorentina confirmed their place in the last 32 with a 1-0 win at home to Belenenses of Portugal in Florence, Khouma Babacar scoring the only goal of the game”. It’s a hard process to adapt, some players are quick and some are slow.
The third goal eventually arrived in the 37th minute as Son played in Lamela and he struck a first-time shot past the keeper at his near post.
Tottenham’s primary focus remains finishing in the top four but the Europa League offers another route in the Champions League, given the winners secure automatic qualification for Europe’s top tournament.
“In the Premier League, you can think, “We’re okay” – Swansea are an example of that, starting well and being up there and then you lose a couple and you’re in a struggle”.
Pochettino has a decent squad with plenty of options these days, and although Sunday’s home clash with Newcastle takes priority, I don’t expect a shadow side. “We knew we had to get at least a point tonight, but our mentality was to go out and win the game and we did that”.
Pacesetters Leicester are the only team that can match such a tally, but Spurs have also recorded a division-high eight draws.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane may be rested for their final Europa League group game against Monaco on Thursday.
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Leonardo Jardim will have to make do without a number of first-team regulars, with Guido Carrillo (calf), Fabio Coentrao (thigh), Ivan Cavaleiro (back), Joao Moutinho (hip), Thomas Lemar (ankle) and Jeremy Toulalan (thigh) all expected to miss the trip to White Hart Lane.
