Spurs – playing Ben Davies in a back-three with right-back Kieran Trippier filling in at left wing-back – were forced to hit APOEL on the break for their goal, similarly to how they beat Borussia Dortmund a fortnight ago, and fortunately they had Kane to… Read More »Spurs were forced to hit APOEL
Boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted there was “no excuse” for Tottenham not to win the game, despite arriving in Cyprus with seven first-team players missing through injury or suspension – and the scoreline belied how uncomfortable it was for them for large periods. Egged on by… Read More »Boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted there was “no excuse” for Tottenham not to win the game