Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he is an emotional person and the prospect of a return to St. Mary's Stadium will be emotional for him.
The 43-year-old, who spent one-and-a-half years at Southampton, moved to Tottenham at the end of last season after refusing to sign a new contract with the Saints.
And tomorrow's fixture will give the Argentine the chance to visit St. Mary's for the first time since having left the club last summer, a prospect that makes him emotional.
Asked about his feelings on his arrival at the stadium Pochettino told his club's official website: "It’s difficult to know at the moment.
"It’s true I’m an emotional person and it’s an emotional game because we spent one-and-a-half years at Southampton and it was a fantastic period."
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Being a Tottenham man at present, the focus will be on tomorrow's match and what happens on the pitch, Pochettino insists.
“However, the most important thing is the match and what happens on the pitch.”
Ronald Koeman's men are going through a decent run at the moment and the former Espanyol man expects tough competition when his side take on the hosts tomorrow.
“We expect a tough game against a team in a good moment.
“Southampton have very good players and they are enjoying a brilliant season so far.
“It’s an important game for both teams. It’s not decisive but important because we’re only one point ahead.”
The Lilywhites placed sixth in the league table hold a one point lead over Southampton with five matches to play.
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