‘We tried to sign them’ – Pochettino admits Liverpool beat Spurs to key duo

‘We tried to sign them’ – Pochettino admits Liverpool beat Spurs to key duo

There’s a sense of frustration around Liverpool right now, both on and off the pitch, and fresh comments from Mauricio Pochettino have only served to remind us how fine the margins can be when building a successful side.

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With supporters protesting ticket prices and questioning decisions at board level, it’s a timely reminder that recruitment choices can define entire eras.

Pochettino admits Liverpool beat Spurs to key signings

Speaking on Stick to Football, Mauricio Pochettino opened up on Tottenham’s failed attempts to sign two players who would go on to become central figures under Jurgen Klopp.

The Argentine explained: “I think I can tell you, we tried, I think it was 2016 after we finished the season, we tried to sign two players and I think it’s public.

“And after they moved to another club that after they won the Premier League and they beat us in the in the Champion League final.”

When pressed on the names, the former Spurs boss confirmed: “Sadio Mane and Gini Wijnaldum and yes for different reason we can’t achieve that but I think it’s always you need some this luck to bring these players in.”