Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino offers his assessment on his side's 1-0 loss to Ajax.
He says: "First half we started not in a good way. Ajax showed more energy, it was difficult for us to play. It was our lack of energy.
"After we conceded the goal - 25 to 30 minutes in - we started to be in the game. Moussa Sissoko provided good energy.
"Second half we pushed them and tried to create chances. It was an even game in the second half. We are alive. It's only 1-0 down. We need to believe we can go there and win the game.
On playing with a five-man defence
"Watching now of course I can accept it was a mistake the shape we used. But there were not too many options. I am not happy - you cannot guess what happens if we play in a different way. But our lack of energy... and a little sloppy.
"It was the not the shape that conceded the goal. Our approach to the game was not good. I am the manager so i have responsibility."
On Vertonghen's head injury
"We will assess him in the next few days and we will see."
sinbcikmny
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1-2 tottenham
sinbcikmny
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bolodon
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stop whining. You deserved to lose.
I'm not whining, just stating the facts
Jinwookim
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no var, no party
stop whining. You deserved to lose.
Jinwookim
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I know poch will do better this time by using this tactic
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Lamela? w u talkin about? He got injured again while warming up.
Don_Baba
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Ajax 1-3 Spurs
Cizcelpz
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don't make the same mistk like you make fast hf! we need 2-0away
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zauadlors
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if poch knows Ajax tactics now ten hag also knows spurs tactics. spurs should stop crying over spilt milk. those children are wonderful footballers
laehcim
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someone has to go with the wrong tactics hopeful 2nd leg will go other way if u get it right but beware of Ajax axe
nidakostuy
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The wrong tactics from Pochettinho lead to the defeat
laycdlnpt
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[Crylaugh]this almost man pochetino always make excuses...fk...This style of coaching isn't good enough to win something with this club. Mr ALMOST.
Vakcnuy
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IT is Ajax and our bitter rivals in the final.
vokbilmru
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I know poch will do better this time by using this tactic
Houablnuyz
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Pochettino, you lost to Ajax cause the Dutch football is back....
Green_Canarie_17
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how is having UCL history any help to a side that has never been there in their life. not even their own coach??
It builds up self esteem i guess 😂. But Ajax are good because of their players not their history.
mendertz
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the absence of kane and son was terrible on the attack
OOOOlugbenga
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U can see why Pochetino & Spurs are team of ''Almost ,they bottled things when u least expect. Are they even ready to even win any trophy before this coach & this set of players phase out. I don't even think Pochetino is even ready to move to move to the next level of his coaching career because for me he needs trophies to show for all his efforts. I don't think big teams will want to go for coach that always bottle things up when least expected.
hondekmouz
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Now that Poch knows how Ajax play, he'll be better prepared. It's still only half time.
Fadceopsy
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it was a nice tactics but the front line are not aggressive. ...5-3-2-1 is the best formation for tournament and during knockout stage
Yes, it is nice with an extra man. VAR? The ref?
bolodon
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no var, no party
Henceoty
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it was a nice tactics but the front line are not aggressive. ...5-3-2-1 is the best formation for tournament and during knockout stage
tefe
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if u met barca ; totspur use 10 defender tactics evenif it cant happen
wawruyz
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Ajax got UCL history and I knew they would make it past Tottenham by taking out Juventus and R.Madrid
how is having UCL history any help to a side that has never been there in their life. not even their own coach??
sazabiku
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U should be sack
RemyBoyBorngreat
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Ajax got UCL history and I knew they would make it past Tottenham by taking out Juventus and R.Madrid
Yoadpu
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Tottenham missed Kean & Son[Crylaugh]
And VAR [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Chymadrid
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This man is top four tactician. He can't do anything beyond being in top four yearly. Credit to him at least for keeping spurs within top four every year. If top four in EPL were to be a trophy, spurs will be winning it every year. Sure the owners of spurs did not hire pochetino just for top cos it ll never yield any trophy to them. Certainly, it ll always be ' nearly, nearly'
yaaadktuz
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Chelsea need to buy that nerez ...I so much love the boy
Kuocinz
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u are not a spurs fan bcoz u were one, u should have known that son was suspended with two yellow card
samars
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Tottenham missed Kean & Son[Crylaugh]
Snagaz
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Clealy, Pochettino is a great tactician, figured out Ajax in 30 mins...most others haven't figured this out in 180 mins +. Good luck Spurs
Alfred Appiah
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Speedy recovery Vert, Ajax has shocked the entire football world this season and Pochetino should forget about qualifying because those boys mean business they are more organized in every department of the field I won’t surprise if Tot concede more goals in away.
Dr_Kubs
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Why is Son not available for selection, is it tactical, suspension or injury. I follow Tottenham occasionally and at least know Kane is injured but i have no update on Son.
He was suspended for the first leg
Rohcdiopsy
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Why is Son not available for selection, is it tactical, suspension or injury. I follow Tottenham occasionally and at least know Kane is injured but i have no update on Son.
MarceloMendez
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win the next game then
simonhotspurs
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come on you spurs
detaclnuy
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who tell your
Fibams
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Without Kane and Son, the losing Vertongen. Huge mistake to play in that shape. I believe Spurs can win there.
Dwise
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hmm.. jxt don't worry... next game is assured
beaadkrz
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don't worry You 'll win next game
Edoo87
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yes its clear mistake
angy4life
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They need son and kane