West Ham United game ‘not about revenge’ for Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham Hotspur boss waves off tiredness worries

Argentine manager believes both teams will arrive in the same condition for Thursday’s derby, just 48 hours after previous Premier League matches

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches from the touchline as his side beat Swansea. Photo: Reuters

Published: 2:16pm, 3 Jan 2018Updated: 9:59pm, 3 Jan 2018

Mauricio Pochettino does not believe fatigue will be an issue for Tottenham when they face West Ham in Thursday’s London derby.

Pochettino’s side will host their rivals at Wembley just 48 hours after their 2-0 victory at Swansea on Tuesday, which lifted the visitors above Arsenal into fifth place in the Premier League.

An opening goal from former Swansea striker Fernando Llorente that appeared offside and a late strike from Dele Alli made it six victories in seven matches for Tottenham in all competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli shoots before scoring his side's second goal against Swansea. Photo: AP

But even his players have little time for recovery, Pochettino believes it will be the same for both sides.

West Ham also played on Tuesday, beating West Brom 2-1, and Pochettino said: “I am not going to complain. I think we will arrive in the same condition as West Ham.

“It will be difficult for the players. We will need to rest and maybe make some changes to give fresh legs to the team. But it will be an opportunity for the other players in the squad.