The Frenchman said Spurs, who lost 2-0 to Liverpool in their maiden Champions League final last June, had performed above expectations over the last few years and it had taken a toll on the players. Last season, we went on an incredible run in the Champions League and we finished the season on our knees,” the 33-year-old told British media. “You don’t have time to recover from one season before you have to start a new one. It can happen.” After finishing in the top four in each of the last four seasons, Spurs were eighth in the Premier League and had exited the FA Cup and Champions League before the season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So it’s like a new season that is going to start,” added Lloris.

Source: Standard Digital June 13, 2020 08:48 UTC