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Pochettino’s chance to finally win his first trophy in English football as Chelsea, Liverpool clash

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Mauricio Pochettino shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the English FA Cup fourth round replay football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Mauricio Pochettino's chances of winning the League Cup has been boosted by a lengthy Liverpool injury list.

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LONDON – The mention of Liverpool must bring regret to Mauricio Pochettino.

Under the Argentinian, Tottenham Hotspur reached their first Champions League final against Liverpool in June 2019 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.

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