Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his concerns about the high number of injuries suffered by his key players as his team prepares to face their former side. Pochettino acknowledged the need to improve and emphasized the responsibility felt by the coaching and medical staff in managing the club effectively. He highlighted the challenges faced by the team this season, emphasizing the importance of putting all the information on the table and striving for improvement. Pochettino stressed the need for enhanced communication, dynamics, and strategy to better co-ordinate the team’s efforts and knowledge for the upcoming season.

Addressing the team’s performance, Pochettino emphasized the need to assess and understand the reasons behind their struggles despite the presence of quality within the squad. He attributed their difficulties to various factors converging at the same time, leading to a high number of injuries. Pochettino also paid tribute to veteran defender Thiago Silva, acknowledging his exceptional professionalism and career longevity as he faces doubts over his fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Tottenham. Pochettino expressed admiration for Silva’s contributions and indicated that his presence would be missed by the players, fans, and the club.

It is evident that the challenges faced by the team have prompted Pochettino to recognize the need for improvement and unity, while also praising the contributions of key players like Thiago Silva.