Tottenham can win big matches without star players - Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino praises Tottenham's performance in their draw at Real Madrid, especially the play of Hugo Lloris..LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino says his Tottenham squad has learned how to win big matches without important players.

Pochettino is preparing for more time without Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama -- last season's best midfield pairing -- after the Belgium international picked up a fresh injury -- this time to his hip -- in Madrid on Monday. Wanyama is making slow progress recovering from a knee injury and will see a specialist next week.

As usual, Pochettino and the club have not put a timeframe on their returns but the manager will again be without both for Liverpool's visit…