Tottenham were distracted lot, feels boss Pochettino
Updated On: 26 September, 2019 09:00 AM IST | | AFP
Tottenham manager Pochettino admits team lacked concentration and focus in shock 3-4 loss on penalties to fourth-tier Colchester in League Cup

Tottenham players are dejected after their 3-4 defeat on penalties to Colchester in the League Cup on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images
Colchester (UK): Mauricio Pochettino claimed his struggling Tottenham side are "unsettled" after they suffered an embarrassing League Cup third-round defeat at fourth-tier Colchester on Tuesday. Pochettino's team were beaten 3-4 on penalties after being held to a goalless draw by a club 71 places below them, with Christian Eriksen and Lucas Moura both missing during the shoot-out.
It was appropriate that Eriksen's effort was saved as the Denmark playmaker has been focus for much of the unrest in the Tottenham camp. Eriksen said he wanted a new challenge at the end of last season, but his hopes of securing a move were dashed. Jan Vertonghen, Danny Rose, Toby Alderweireld and Victor Wanyama also endured uncertainty about their futures and, even now the transfer window is closed, it remains uncertain whether they have long-term prospects at the club.
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