Mauricio Pochettino Delighted With Point in Spurs' Saturday Draw With Liverpool

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was happy with his side's performance during the 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday, and felt the share of the spoils was the fair outcome on the balance of play.

According toESPN, Pochettino was delighted with the team's effort throughout the 90 minutes, even while Liverpool looked the more dangerous of the two teams for large spells. James Milner had given the visitors the lead from the penalty spot in first half injury time, before Danny Rose equalised with 20 minutes to go.

He said in his post-match press conference:"We started very well and it's true that we wanted play a little bit more long.We started to make some mistakes and we knew that Liverpool is a team that likes to run if you give them space, with Mane, Firmino, Coutinho, Lallana orWijnaldum who can damage you.

"I think that was little bit of a problem when the problem happened with (Kyle)Walker, but in the second half we had to take risks. They had some chances but not too much. I think we played much better.

"I am very pleased with the performance and the effort. It wasn't easy. We played a team that played perfect counter-attack and the draw is a fair result."

Walker was taken off ill earlyon, and Pochettino said that his removal meant Spurs needed to change their tactical outset.

He added: "After 15 minutes we had a problem with Walker, he was sick, and we needed to change our plan. We started to play with two strikers and the plan for playing against Liverpool changed. In the second half we increased our level, our performance.

"I am very pleased and I am very happy for definite. It was a fantastic game for the neutral people to see today."

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