GHENT, Belgium -- Mauricio Pochettino says his team selections are not to blame for Tottenham's dramatic slump, but he admitted Vincent Janssen needs to do better in training to earn a place in the squad.
Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Belgian side KAA Gent was Tottenham's fourth match without a win or a goal from open play and they look a shadow of the team that thrashed opponents in January.
Pochettino resisted the temptation to rotate his squad for the Europa League round-of-32 first leg in Belgium, making only two changes from the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in the league -- with a similar outcome.