The best and worst outcome in Champions League draw for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham will be looking to go one better in the Champions League this season and Mauricio Pochettino is eager to receive his side’s fate in the group stage draw.
When you look at the other teams in the hat, you realise why Spurs fans will be praying to be paired with Zenit.
Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City (all impossible), Barcelona, Bayern, Juventus and PSG are the other names in the pot. It’s safe to say the Russians would be a blessing.
Dinamo Zagreb
It’s hard to deny that Dinamo will be the team that everybody is hoping for from pot three.
The Croatian champions may prove a tough trip but Spurs will back themselves to take three points.
Genk
Most of Genk’s European experience comes from the Europa League, meaning Tottenham could make their Champions League know-how count.
Tottenham will be looking to go one better in the Champions League this time around (Image: GETTY)
Tottenham will look to avoid Barcelona in the draw, they were beaten in last season's competition (Image: GETTY)
Worst
Barcelona (P1), Inter Milan (P3), RB Leipzig (P4)
Barcelona
This one speaks for itself. Tottenham are the only English side not in pot one, but they won’t want to go up against Lionel Messi and co.
They were of course in their group last season, losing 4-2 and drawing 1-1 in Spain which sent them through to the knockout stages on match day six.
Inter Milan
Everybody will want to avoid Inter Milan in pot three.
They are on the cusp of signing Alexis Sanchez, and have already got Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United. Antonio Conte is about to awaken a sleeping giant.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig are a force to be reckoned with on their day, but they are generally the strongest side in pot four.
Timo Werner is a place who can cause all sorts of problems, there are definitely easier opponents to be matched with.
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