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'I saw how they put pressure on the referee': Mauricio Pochettino claims Tottenham must imitate Juventus' actions to compete with Europe's elite

Mauricio Pochettino has told Tottenham they must learn from Juventus about exerting more power and influence around the fringes of the game.

Pochettino pointed to 'pressure on the referee' and presence in the tunnel of sporting director Beppe Marotta, club chairman Andrea Agnelli and Pavel Nedved, a former player now vice-chairman.

The Spurs boss refused to criticise the Italians but urged his own club to adopt the same habits as they try to compete with Europe's elite.

Juventus players surround referee Szymon Marciniak during their game with Tottenham
Juventus players surround referee Szymon Marciniak during their game with Tottenham
Tottenham were eliminated from the Champions League at the last-16 stage
Tottenham were eliminated from the Champions League at the last-16 stage

'It's a massive situation that you must learn from,' said Pochettino.