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Are blackcurrants the secret behind Tottenham's non-stop playing style under Mauricio Pochettino?

Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham side have become known for their high intensity non-stop playing style.

It is one of the reasons why they have managed to shoot up the table under the Argentinian manager. But few of the secrets behind that success are known by the general public.

One of the reasons might be the use of blackcurrants by the nutritional team at Tottenham. A study by the University of Chichester has revealed they dramatically improve running performance in footballers.

Research has shown that blackcurrants are useful for Premier League footballers
Research has shown that blackcurrants are useful for Premier League footballers
Tottenham were one of the first Premier League teams to add them to nutrition plans
Tottenham were one of the first Premier League teams to add them to nutrition plans

Use of the fruit showed reduced slowing of sprint times during repeated high-intensity sprint tests.