Trippier reveals Pochettino’s tough training regime 

Kieran Trippier has laid bare the gruelling physical demands made by Mauricio Pochettino.

The regime imposed by the Tottenham manager has become the talk of the Premier League, with Spurs’ players acknowledged as fitness standard-setters and Trippier, 27 , has revealed it took him the best part of SIX MONTHS to get to a level deemed acceptable by Pochettino, even though he considered himself in good shape when he joined.

The full-back signed from Burnley in summer 2015 but did not start a Premier League game until late in the December of that year.

Trippier, who is in the England squad for this week’s friendlies against Germany and Brazil, explained: “I thought I was in good shape.

“When I was at Burnley and we got our body fat done, I had a really good percentage. Sean Dyche was happy.

“I went to Tottenham and I was well high [in body fat] — I think they pinch you tougher at Tottenham, unless it was my all-inclusive holiday in Mexico and the mojitos!

“It turns out I wasn’t in the best shape when I came to Tottenham and the manager let me know that. He told me that and within six months of getting there I was in great condition.

“It’s really intense. It’s relentless really, how much stuff we do. The structure is set out perfectly, whether it’s in the gym, running — sometimes double sessions. Every player at Tottenham is in great shape.

“I used to enjoy myself with my missus and friends but because we are playing Saturday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Sunday, with the intensity we play at, we can’t afford to have a night out.”
Trippier is hoping Pochettino’s rigorous fitness schedule will stand him in good stead for the demands of a World Cup campaign next summer.

He is not guaranteed a place in Gareth Southgate’s squad but is determined to make it onto the plane for Russia 2018 — particularly as his dad, Chris, is planning to run up a giant flag in celebration.

“I remember watching the World Cup in 2010, because my dad had a big flag in his garden,” laughed Trippier. “The council tried to make him take it down but he didn’t. I can never forget it. A massive pole with a big England flag in the garden.

“The council wrote letters to him and everything but he said, ‘I’m not taking it down.’

“It was brilliant. It was huge. The pole was massive, with a massive flag as well. The garden’s not even that big. He’s mad for England and Manchester United.

“The neighbours loved it. I don’t know who complained about it but it’s hilarious and he’s already said he’ll put it up next summer.”

At least proud Chris knows that, with Pochettino cracking the whip, his lad won’t be flagging next summer.
(Daily Mirror)

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