Pochettino reiterated that Tottenham’s sole objective is to stay in the top four
Mauricio Pochettino believes winning trophies only builds ego, with the manager denying claims that securing silverware will take the club to the next level.
Spurs were dealt another blow in pursuit of their first trophy since 2007-08 as the Lilywhites crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace after their Carabao Cup campaign came to an end against Chelsea in the semi-finals.
However, Pochettino has reiterated that the club’s current objective is to stay in the top four in the Premier League, claiming that the focus is not always on winning trophies.
“Again we’re going to have the debate on whether a trophy will take the club to the next level. I don’t agree with it. It only builds your ego. The most important thing for Tottenham right now is to always be in the top four.”
He added: “It’s true, this season has been tough. I told you it would be a massive challenge for us, but we believe it’ll be a tough season but no tougher than it’s been.
“Of course, disappointed because, after Thursday and today again, out of two competitions. You feel disappointed. You can’t feel anything different.
“But now we have to be positive. We are still in two competitions, in a good position in the Premier League and the Champions League is a massive motivation for the whole club. We have to be strong.
“People wish we could win some trophies. But being realistic, we are doing so well. To win a title here in England like the FA Cup or Carabao Cup is about being lucky, not only about quality in your squad.
“To arrive here in different condition, so you can fight or be stronger… Of course, it’s tougher to compete and win when things happened as they did.
“Sometimes when you assess football, you only look at which team won and which team lost, but you have to consider all the circumstances.
