Mauricio Pochettino says Dele Alli “needs to learn” that diving isn’t helpful
Poch is not a fan of diving. Tottenham Hotspur were very impressive in today’s 4-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Spurs started very well, and would’ve won by more if they hadn’t taken their foot off the gas.
But the one downside of the match was Dele Alli’s ugly dive in the 58th minute. Mauricio Pochettino has since had his say on the issue. To say the least, he wasn’t impressed with the simulation.
#thfc Pochettino: "He must learn because this type of action doesn't help him, it doesn't help the team and it doesn't help football."— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceSpurs) September 30, 2017
Poch is absolutely right. Spurs were already up 3-0, and the dive was just lazy and obvious. Plus, now there are consequences for diving. Dele was sh...
But the one downside of the match was Dele Alli’s ugly dive in the 58th minute. Mauricio Pochettino has since had his say on the issue. To say the least, he wasn’t impressed with the simulation.
#thfc Pochettino: "He must learn because this type of action doesn't help him, it doesn't help the team and it doesn't help football."— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceSpurs) September 30, 2017
Poch is absolutely right. Spurs were already up 3-0, and the dive was just lazy and obvious. Plus, now there are consequences for diving. Dele was sh...