Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is braced for his "toughest season" as manager of the club.

Spurs are facing a few challenges going into the new season. They did not make any new signings, and may be losing some players before the European transfer window shuts. Also, their move to the new stadium has been delayed.

Amidst all these issues, Pochettino must ensure the team picks up as many points as possible from the first few games of the season.

"For me it will be the toughest season and I think if we want success, we have to give more than our best," he told reporters.

"It's not enough 100 per cent, it's 200 per cent. We know from inside that it will be hard, the season, and because we are warriors we want to fight.

"We want to be proud at the end, we want success and we do not want to complain or make excuses. I am a winner and I love the challenge, so that is why I feel full of energy. We want to go again."