Pochettino wants to replictate ‘Anfield party’ at Spurs’ home
MAURICIO POCHETTINO is banking on Tottenham’s new stadium providing a similar boost in the title race to the one Liverpool get from their “Anfield party”.
Spurs have propelled themselves into Premier League contenders after a run of eight wins from their last nine games and they have done so playing at Wembley, where at times it has been a struggle to create an atmosphere, even though results have not suffered.
Their new stadium is finally expected to be ready in the first few months of 2019 and Pochettino is certain he wants to move straight to the 62,000-seater arena rather than staying at the national stadium where they are settled.
He sees how Liverpool,
who are six points clear at the top of the league, are lifted by the Anfield crowd and wants something similar at their new home.
“That is why when I was asked before, ‘Do you want to move’, I said, ‘Of course, as soon as possible’, because it’s going to be a massive boost for the team,” he said.
“It’s going to be a place where the fans can help the team to achieve more. There is no doubt. I am so happy with Wembley but tomorrow if the new stadium is ready we are going to move to our new house.
“I told Daniel (Levy) when he asked me, but you know he is so worried about such things. I am the opposite.
“To play in your own stadium is the best thing that can happen in your life. The moment the new stadium is ready, if it is my decision, my decision is to move quickly.
“You can feel like yesterday when I saw the highlights that the people at Anfield are desperate to win and they are showing their support to the team. Every game Liverpool play at Anfield is a party.”