Liberty Stadium stroll
raise hopes of a first Tottenham trophy since 2008.
“He is fantastic, so important for us,” Pochettino said of Eriksen.
“Every season he takes one step up, he is so consistent.
“At the same time, just when you feel close to winning something, then you can be far away.
“We are going to try to win the semi-final and get to the final. Of course, it would be fantastic for the club to win a trophy.”
Swansea had won seven straight games at the Liberty Stadium since losing to Tottenham in the league at the start of January. But the absence of the Ayew brothers – Jordan was suspended and Andre cuptied – blunted their attack, while their midfield and defence could not cope with Tottenham’s movement.
“I am not disappointed,” said manager Carlos Carvalhal, who had always insisted Swansea’s battle to stay in the Premier League was their priority.
“The FA Cup has been a fantastic run for us – our best since 1964 – and this has not created any harm or damage for the future.
“We lost to a quality team who played well and scored fantastic goals. We know there is a gap and that they are better.”
SWANSEA:
Nordfeldt 8; Naughton 5 (Narsingh 46, 6), Van der Hoorn 5 (Roberts 81, 6), Bartley 4, Mawson 5, Olsson 6; Dyer 5 (Routledge 86, 5), Ki 6, Carroll 5, Clucas 5; Abraham 5. Unused subs – Mulder (Gk), Britton, Fernandez, Byers.
Vorm 7; Trippier 6, Sanchez 5, Vertonghen 6, Davies 6; Dier 7, Sissoko 7; Moura 7 (Llorente 73, 6), Lamela 8 (Alli 81, 6), Eriksen 9; Son 8. Unused subs – Lloris (Gk), Alderweireld, Dembele, Foyth, Aurier.
Spurs: