Mauricio Pochettino has insisted Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 victory at Newcastle United in their Premier League opener has not ended his desire to finally strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline.
Pochettino remains sure Tottenham lack the depth and quality to compete in four competitions this season after failing to make a single signing up till now while their rivals all spent big money on new recruits.
“It was important to start with three points, but it wasn’t a great game and wasn’t our best performance. The most important thing for me was starting the season in the right way,” he said.
“The balance of the team is the main thing and we need some new players to bring some new energy. It is important to challenge your best players and refresh the squad.”
“We are calm enough to compete in the same way as we competed last season, but we need to sign some players before the end of the transfer window.’
“We have 10 months to go and we are involved in four competitions, so we need more competition, more quality and more people who can help keep the level we want to show in every game.”
“It was difficult to find space to create chances. In the second half we played against 10 men and that always helps and made it more comfortable for us.”
“Kyle Walker-Peters was so calm,” said the Tottenham manager.
“To play as he played showed real maturity and was really happy. He even gave a speech after the game with his man-of-the-match trophy.”
“He was so proud and it was a fantastic moment he will always remember.”
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