Mauricio Pochettino has denied that his decision to change his Tottenham Hotspur team against Brighton was the reason for Spurs only drawing 1-1.
Tottenham took the lead in the 48th minute of the Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium, but were pinned back just two minutes later when they gave away a penalty which was converted by Pascal Goss.
Pochettino chose to make a number of changes to his side after a testing clash against Manchester City at the weekend and ahead of an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United on Saturday.
But the Argentine does not believe his decision to make changes to his team was the reason behind the draw.
"It was a difficult game, the first half was even and the second half we started it really well", the Spurs boss told Sky Sports.
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"We scored and in the next section we conceded.
"In the second half we dominated, created chances but not enough to win the game. The draw is a little bit disappointing because the intention was to get all three [points].
"We were thinking of giving the team fresh legs because Saturday's game against Manchester City was tough mentally and physically.
"We have a squad good enough to win games. Today was not because we rotated the team.
"Everyone is ready to play but Brighton was a very difficult opponent and we need to give credit to them", Pochettino added.
Following the draw Spurs continue to sit in fourth spot in the Premier League standings, eight points ahead of fifth placed Chelsea, who have played a game fewer, while third placed Liverpool are two points better off.
