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Mauricio Pochettino believes busy summer is still taking its toll on Tottenham Hotspur's players

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham Hotspur are still recovering from a demanding summer as they look to hit top form in the Premier League.

Spurs are unbeaten in the league ahead of Sunday's game at home to Sunderland but Pochettino is far from satisfied with his side's start.

The Argentinian criticised his players' attitude during their Champions League defeat to Monaco on Wednesday and even said he was unhappy with the 4-0 win at Stoke last weekend.

Mauricio Pochettino feels Tottenham Hotspur are still recovering from a demanding summer
Mauricio Pochettino feels Tottenham Hotspur are still recovering from a demanding summer
Pochettino (centre) watches Moussa Sissoko go forward with the ball against Monaco
Pochettino (centre) watches Moussa Sissoko go forward with the ball against Monaco

Tottenham's summer preparations were heavily affected by Euro 2016, with the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld and Hugo Lloris all involved in France.