Tottenham Hotspur need to beat Chelsea tonight if they are to remain in the title race.
Spurs play host to Chelsea tonight in the highly anticipated top of the table clash, and Mauricio Pochettino shared the one Blues player he would love to have in his side, during an interview with Spanish media outlet AS.
Antonio Conte’s men have been in superb form this season, dropping just eight points after 19 games so far, and currently hold a five point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
Meanwhile, Tottenham have been very impressive in recent weeks, after winning back-to-back away games 4-1, and will be heading into the clash with Chelsea full of confidence.
And Pochettino discussed the challenge his side face tonight, highlighting one Chelsea player in particular he wished was on his side, as quoted by AS:
“Diego Costa is a player who you hate when you face him but you love when he is your team-mate. He is super competitive, with character and never likes to lose. He is proud and that is what makes him to have that ability to improve every day.He transmits to his team-mates the culture of winning, of not being satisfied, of always looking for more. He makes the rest better every day and he is someone anyone would want to have in his team.”
Chelsea’s Diego Costa
The 28-year-old Spain international has been in sensational form for the West London outfit so far this term, scoring 14 goals in 18 Premier League appearances, and has looked a completely differently player from the one who failed to show up for Jose Mourinho last season.
And Tottenham will have to keep him quiet, if they are to have any chance of success tonight.
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