Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed crunch talks with Vincent Janssen.

Janssen is back in the spotlight with Harry Kane nursing an ankle injury, but the Dutchman faces a fight to rescue a miserable debut season at White Hart Lane.

"It's true that in some period of the season his form was down," Pochettino said.

"He needed a wake-up [call] to be reminded that the possibility of playing could arrive.

"He is very young. He came from Holland. I'm happy with him and all the players, but I understand they are not happy with some situations.

"He is okay, he is motivated, confident - he is feeling a little bit of relief after his first goal from open play and that is important. I am happy in the way that he trained this week too."