Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino says his team are too saintly
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino believes officials have treated his side unfairly this season due to their young, friendly image.
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ANGRY: Maurcio Pochettino [PA]
Much has been made of the Saints’ attractive, free-flowing style and their focus on nurturing homegrown talent, with eight of their starting XI in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Everton eligible for England.
Three of those players are teenagers from the club’s academy – an admirable philosophy but one manager Pochettino feels is costing his side.
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The former Argentina international was irked by the failure of referee Mark Clattenburg to award his side two penalties at Goodison Park and believes those decisions are the tip of the iceberg.
“I was angry about some of the decisions,” said Pochettino. “There was not one, but two clear penalties not given to us. We have been suffering all season. Many injustices have gone against us. It is easier to referee a Southampton side that are all young, friendly players.”
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