Poch: KWP not ready yet

[mawspurs]

Mauricio Pochettino has given his verdict on whether young right-back Kyle Walker-Peters is ready to start against Newcastle United in next weekend's Premier League opener.

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[Everlasting Seconds]

What I've been saying for weeks. "It's Pochettino's opinion that matters, not the one of you". Well, Pochettino agrees with me.

 

[paulcumpstone]

I find it strange that he would come out and say that.the kid has been ob the fringes of the first team squad for a season.even if we bought a right back in now he wont have long to work with him so how can he be more ready.

 

[greaves]

I find it strange that he would come out and say that.the kid has been ob the fringes of the first team squad for a season.even if we bought a right back in now he wont have long to work with him so how can he be more ready.

Guess he sees him in training...?

 

[paulcumpstone]

Guess he sees him in training...?

Training isnt the same thing.might feeel hes too raw or naive but he can only get the experience he needs by playing.all i was trying to say is its no more a risk than bringing in a new player who has no prem experience either.

 

[greaves]

Training isnt the same thing.might feeel hes too raw or naive but he can only get the experience he needs by playing.all i was trying to say is its no more a risk than bringing in a new player who has no prem experience either.

Yep. Don't disagree and didn't mean to sound snippy.

 

[Locotoro]

Training isnt the same thing.might feeel hes too raw or naive but he can only get the experience he needs by playing.all i was trying to say is its no more a risk than bringing in a new player who has no prem experience either.

I guess if I were the manager I'd want a player to show me the same level of performance, maturity and tenacity in training as he would in a match. So to say training is different to matches, yes it is but its quite a strong indication of what to expect.

 

[Smokinhotspur]

Wouldn't read too much into it. Might be an element of truth but I think it's just Poch gently saying to Levy - we really need to crack on with these signings now.