Pochettino press conference: Everything happens on Fabian Delph, if Kane's season is over and VAR

What is the news about Harry Kane?

The news is that if you see the action, it may be that he has twisted his ankle and that it can damage the ligaments. We must check in the next few days. It's so painful, but it's impossible now to know. We can only look to the future and hope that it is not a big problem and that it recovers as soon as possible, but it does not look beautiful.

Do you worry, he could miss the rest of the season?

Yes.

Fantastic result and good performance

Yes, I'm happy with the performance, the way we approached the match, the performance was very good and it's a challenge for the future to give this level and show that level and be consistent. There is still a lot of work to be done, Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League and it will be difficult, completely different in a week, a completely different match. But winning the first leg gives us conviction and we are going to go and fight a lot, but it's a good result for us.

Who are the favorites of the tie now and what did you do to Fabian Delph's reaction to Kane's tackle, did you seem to talk to him?

Two questions or one? The first question, for me, Manchester City remains the favorite and I discussed with Delph the situation. He was angry and aggressive with Harry after the action and I tried to make him understand that it was neither Harry 's intention nor that of damaging him, but a Hard action, Harry had twisted his ankle, he had touched the ball, and then he stepped on his ankle. I told him, "You're lucky because he's checking the VAR and, technically, it may have been a red card." But I think the two were fighting for a bullet and had no intention of damaging each other. The conversation was very friendly. Nothing more problem between us.

What is your opinion on the sanction decision?

I did not want to see him now. There is a lot of work to do with VAR. I will try to help with VAR and the system to settle the protocol that can help the referee, but today, I think that shows that there is still a lot of work to be done on the system. We know that there are many decisions that no one knows whether VAR will be used or not, to check or not. Technically, it may be a penalty because it was handball, but we do not know the protocol. I know that next season, an intentional or unintentional touch will be a penalty, but today no. There are many questions and work to do. The coaching staff, the players and the referee have some work to do for you, you and the fans. I think this will change the spirit of the game and I am very worried about how it will work next season.

Do you have trouble understanding how the handball law could be applied differently in different competitions?

That's the problem. We were talking on the training ground where they used VAR to try to train, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Summer will be hard to try to find the best way to work. Will it check everything? Is it going to check handball, is that aggression, I do not know, because today, a lot of things could be checked. Next season, how are you going to work? We must try to clarify a lot of things. The spirit and direction of football will change. We will see a different sport, not the football we grew up watching, that's for sure.

Were you impressed by Sissoko and Harry Winks?

For a year and a half, Sissoko is a player who has given us a lot, I'm so happy with him. Of course, after his injury, Harry Winks still gave a lot to the team. I'm happy, but I'm happy with all the performances and all the players. The spriti was huge. We had fantastic help from the stands, the fans were fantastic, the stadium is amazing, it's amazing to play here and work here and we're really lucky.

His son seems to like playing here

Yes I think he deserves it. He always smiles, his attitude, everything, he ticks all the boxes. If a player deserves to score and win prizes, it's him.

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