Tottenham Are Playing Young Players Because They Deserve It
Age doesn’t matter for Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham’s youngest squad in Club history was 23 years and 97 days old when they faced Sheffield Wednesday in 1992. But with that being said, being the youngest team in the Premier League this season, in terms of age, isn’t something that Pochettino is concerned about.
“It’s not about age or name,” says Pochettino when discussing team selection and developing young talent. “I think it’s fair when you have a squad of 25 or 26 players that the young player, if he deserves to play, why not give him the chance?
The younger player needs faith in them and you need to translate the feeling that you believe in them. The important thing is that they need to believe that you believe because, if not, it’s nothing. If they feel that you only want to add some names in your list, this is the worst thing you can show. When they feel that you believe, but really believe in them, it gives them extra. This is the moment they can play.”
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