Mauricio Pochettino claims it would be a mistake for Tottenham to win a domestic cup this season at the expense of their form in the Champions League and Premier League.
Pochettino's side are yet to lift a trophy during his three-year spell in charge and the club has only won two pieces of major silverware in the last 20 years.
Each of those came in the League Cup, in 1999 and most recently 2008, with Spurs beginning a fresh tilt at the tournament on Tuesday, when they host Championship strugglers Barnsley in the third round.
Manchester United are the holders, and Jose Mourinho has even said he targeted the League Cup last season to inject a winning feeling into his squad.
Pochettino prioritising Premier League and Champions League over domestic cups
