Erik Lamela, who returned in the starting lineup for the away side in midweek for the first time this year after recovering from hip surgury, might be a slight doubt after a lack of game time as
Pochettino says his body starting to adapt again to minutes on the pitch.
Not exact matches
Pochettino also mentioned other Brits like Michael Owen taking time to get used to the differences of Spanish life,
saying: «You need to adapt your
body and mentality and it is not easy.
Tottenham manager Mauricio
Pochettino says his striker would benefit from a «month's holiday after the season to rest and recover his
body and mind».