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Former Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino has broken his ‘trophyless’ curse following PSG win over rivals Marseille in the Trophee des Champions.
In 11 years as a manager, at Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham, the Argentine never won a trophy but he has now managed to claim some silverware less than two weeks into his new job – and is eager for more.
Goals from Neymar and Mauro Icardi secured victory against Marseille in the Trophee des Champions – the French equivalent of the Community Shield – with Dimitri Payet grabbing a late consolation.
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Speaking to French TV station Canal+, Poch said, ‘After ten days as a coach, three matches played and this final against our biggest rival, it’s very important to win,’
‘More than the trophy, it is honour and pride that are most important for the club and for the fans. Little by little, the team is doing the things that I ask for. I’ve been here for two weeks and we’ve done a lot of preparation.
‘This is only the beginning. We believe that with time and work, we can install our ideas and that the progress will be good because the quality we have. We have little time to train but my players deserve this trophy, the recognition and they have adapted quickly to my requirements.’
‘I want to thank the players, [Leonardo] and Nasser [El-Khelaifi] for the opportunity, but also Thomas Tuchel and his staff because we are here because they have won titles.’
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