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Tottenham are 'one of the best sides in the world', according to CSKA Moscow head coach Leonid Slutsky

CSKA Moscow boss Leonid Slutsky appears to be trying to manage expectations and apply some pressure ahead of the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to the Arena CSKA.

Spurs go to Moscow in need of a win in order to get their Champions League campaign up and running after the dispiriting match day one defeat to Monaco at Wembley.

CSKA drew their first game at Bayer Leverkusen. The Russians will be looking to make home advantage count and create a cauldron-like atmosphere at their new stadium.

Tottenham's squad trained together at the CSKA Arena ahead of Tuesday's group stage match
Tottenham's squad trained together at the CSKA Arena ahead of Tuesday's group stage match
Despite several absentees, Tottenham still boast a vast amount of talent to call upon
Despite several absentees, Tottenham still boast a vast amount of talent to call upon
CSKA boss Leonid Slutsky said Mauricio Pochettino's side are 'one of the best in the world'
CSKA boss Leonid Slutsky said Mauricio Pochettino's side are 'one of the best in the world'

Perhaps with that touch of pressure on Mauricio Pochettino's side as they travel to Moscow, Slutsky has decided to try and ramp it up a little more.