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Big mistake to close English window early - Pochettino

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Reuters
10 August, 2019, 07:20 am
Last modified: 10 August, 2019, 07:21 am

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Big mistake to close English window early - Pochettino

Pochettino said the matter is especially relevant for English clubs competing in the Champions League and Europa League.

Reuters
10 August, 2019, 07:20 am
Last modified: 10 August, 2019, 07:21 am
Big mistake to close English window early - Pochettino

The Premier League has made a big mistake in closing the transfer window before its European counterparts, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.

England’s top flight clubs can no longer sign new players after the deadline expired on Thursday, but those in Italy, Spain, Germany and France can still strengthen their squads.

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen and defender Toby Alderweireld both have only a year left on their contracts and Eriksen in particular is on the radar of Real Madrid.

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?? Mauricio Pochettino on the transfer window closing before the @PremierLeague season starts:

? "They have 20 days more to operate and I think it was a big mistake from the Premier League to allow that."

? Not holding back. pic.twitter.com/Ja5T0FGwki— SPORF (@Sporf) August 9, 2019

Should a sizeable offer come in before the La Liga window closes, the influential Dane could depart, leaving Pochettino with a hole in his squad that cannot be filled until January.

“I’m more than happy with my squad after we close the window in England,” Pochettino, whose sixth season in charge begins on Saturday at home to Aston Villa, told reporters.

“But of course we are at a disadvantage to the European clubs, because they have 20 days more to operate and that’s a big mistake by the Premier League to allow that.

“At one time it was good because you are going to start the season (knowing your squad), but we have opened the door to clubs in Europe to try to create confusion in your squad.

“I think after two seasons operating in this way I think the Premier League should think if Europe doesn’t change we must go back to operate in the same way that they operate.”

'I need to lift a trophy' Mauricio Pochettino admits he is getting impatient for silverware and feels Tottenham have been left 'vulnerable' by early closing of the transfer window https://t.co/6GFjScXcCS pic.twitter.com/Dv6bpAOGUT— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) August 9, 2019

Pochettino said the matter is especially relevant for English clubs competing in the Champions League and Europa League.

“The Premier League cannot give this advantage to the European clubs,” the Argentine said. “It’s different if you are not competing with them in Europe. But if you’re competing with the European clubs I think they have made a big mistake.”

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Transfer windows in Spain, Germany and France close on Sept. 2, with Italy closing theirs on Aug. 18.

One player who will not be going anywhere is Brazilian Lucas Moura, who has signed a new contract until 2024. Moura, who joined in January 2018, was Tottenham’s most recent signing until this close season when the club returned to the market ahead of the new campaign.

"After the last few years - this was the time to add"

Mauricio Pochettino reflects on Tottenham's 'exciting' summer

More: https://t.co/bJzvvU57PE pic.twitter.com/GZzdsMS3mb— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 9, 2019

Midfielder Tanguy Ndombele signed from French club Lyon for 55 million pounds ($66 million) in July. Ryan Sessegnon joined on Thursday from Fulham for 25 million and Giovani Lo Celso arrived on loan from Real Betis the same day.

With Tottenham also starting the campaign in their new 62,000-seat stadium, there is optimism that the club, who finished fourth last year and reached the Champions League final, can try to close the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.

“In every single season our opponents were adding quality and of course for us, in the last three seasons when we didn’t invest too much, so to add new faces always motivates and adds spark to our team,” Pochettino said.

“It creates excitement in the club, in the fans. We will start the season in the new stadium so there are a lot of positives. But we have to be ready for another exciting season.”

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