Poch backing £17m Janssen

Mauricio Pochettino admits Tottenham’s misfiring striker Vincent Janssen is feeling the pressure but insists the Dutchman will deliver given time.

The £17million buy from AZ Alkmaar is yet to score from open play in 12 appearances. “He is not frustrated, he is disappointed as strikers like to score,” Pochettino said.

“If you play well but don’t score, something is always missing. But he is happy. He wants to show he has the quality to score. In the end, we need to calm him, say, ‘Yes, good, don’t worry, work hard, keep going and you will score’.”