Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has criticized the Premier League for allegedly disadvantaging English clubs in the Champions League by favoring Bundesliga teams' scheduling. The Spurs boss highlighted a 24-hour preparation gap, noting Dortmund's Friday match versus Spurs' Saturday derby against Arsenal.
Pochettino emphasized the physical and mental toll of high-stakes fixtures, stating, "It is impossible that one team had 24 hours more than the other to prepare." He cited a previous instance where Dortmund played on Saturday while Tottenham faced Leicester at Wembley on Sunday, creating an imbalance.
The Argentine urged the FA and Premier League to address the issue, arguing, "It is not fair to our players to compete with a massive disadvantage." He called for systemic changes to strengthen English clubs' competitiveness in European competitions.
Borussia Dortmund lost to Augsburg on Friday, while Tottenham played against Arsenal on Saturday. The first leg of their Champions League tie occurred on a Wednesday, with Dortmund having earlier played on Saturday.
-Dailymail
