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Pochettino bemoans Tottenham fixture congestion

Tottenham's fixture congestion before the League Cup final against Chelsea has been described as unfair by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, reports BBC Sport. Spurs will play four games in 11 days, including a Europa League tie away to Fiorentina within 72 hours of the final at Wembley on 1 March.

Pochettino, 42, said: "It is not the best situation, but we need to prepare for every game."

Tottenham play West Ham in the Premier League on 22 February, followed by a trip to Italy four days later before facing Chelsea in the final on the Sunday.

They then host Swansea in the league on the following Wednesday.

Pochettino added: "We are in the Europa League, Capital One Cup final and the Premier League. This is football. We are strong and will be ready to play the final on 1 March."

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