Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has explained that he was pleased with the performance of his side’s youngsters during their 2-1 loss to Juventus in Australia on Monday.
Goals from Medhi Benatia and Paulo Dybala had handed Juventus a two-goal lead and Erik Lamela’s second half strike proved to be a consolation as Massimiliano Allegri’s men sealed a 2-1 win over the Premier League giants in their opening International Champions Cup game.
The Argentine manager, who led Spurs to a third placed finish in the Premier League last season, has was pleased with the performance of his side’s youngsters.
Pochettino told Spurs TV: "It was a very good second half and in the end I am happy. It's not about the result it's about pre-season.
"It was a great experience for us. Lots of things to learn and lots of positives. I'm very pleased with our young players."
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Spurs play Atletico Madrid next on 29th July at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the International Champions Cup, as they ready themselves for a return to the Champions League next season.
Pochettino’s men, who have made two summer signings in the form of Vincent Janssen from AZ Alkmaar and Victor Wanyama from Southampton, open their Premier League campaign on 13th August away to Everton.
