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Pochettino frustrated as Tottenham blow bright start

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has spoken of his frustration after watching his side lose their Europa League tie against Anderlecht on Thursday.


Christain Eriksen had put Spurs in front in the fourth minute but having missed several chances throughout the match, Spurs were made to pay as the Belgians scored twice either side of the interval to claim a 2-1 home win.

Potchettino left Harry Kane on the bench to start with and was left frustrated by his side's inability to find a much-needed second goal after a very bright beginning without their talisman.

The Argentine said: "After 10 minutes we scored, we created two or three chances more and when you concede the chance to the opponent to get back into the game the way we did, the dynamic changes. We lost our focus and after 10 minutes, the game changed completely.

"This was our problem and we need to learn. We are young but if you are the best team on the pitch after 10 minutes and you believe you can win the game, you need to win the game. We lost our focus.

"I am angry, frustrated, disappointed. I don't know which word to describe me."

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