Pochettino explains why he “loves” this Tottenham defender
Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise on Juan Foyth after the young defender’s impressive performance for Tottenham against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.
Foyth made his first Champions League appearance of the season after finally being registered for the knockout stages, lining up in a back three with Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld.
Had Danny Rose been fit, Foyth probably wouldn’t have started; Jan Vertonghen, who was excellent at left wing-back, would have reverted to his familiar position in the middle.
But Foyth made the most of his opportunity with a composed performance, increasing his reputation among the Spurs fans and his manager.
“I’m so happy for him, he was fantastic today,” Pochett...