Juventus vs Tottenham: Champions League clash is perfect for Harry Kane and Co to prove they can win trophies
To win European competition would send out a clear message to those circling around our players
IF Spurs players are serious about winning something with this club, tonight is their chance to show they really mean it.
I’m not nervous, you’re nervous. The Champions League is officially back.
After taking four points off holders Real Madrid, and six from Borussia Dortmund in the group stages, Spurs were rewarded for their efforts with a draw against Juventus; yikes.
Not only do the Italian giants boast some of the best defensive talent in Europe, but their £75million star striker Gonzalo Higuain continues to endure a plentiful goal-scoring career, that of which Harry Kane can only dream of.
Tottenham often come under criticism for their lack of trophies in recent times, despite proving themselves of being more than capable of competing with the big boys.
The likes of Kane, captain Hugo Lloris and Jan Vertonghen often very vocal about wanting to win trophies in their careers, but particularly with Spurs.
As the Premier League top-scorer recently said: "I close my eyes and I picture myself lifting the Premier League trophy at our new stadium with my mates.”
Well Harry, now is the time to start putting those words into action.
The two ties against Massimiliano Allegri’s side present quite the challenge, but if you ask most Spurs fans they'll tell you the same thing. Get through the game in Turin and we'll beat them at Wembley.
Mauricio Pochettino has proven once this season that he can go and get results at the biggest stadiums in the world, their point at the Bernabeu surprising even some Tottenham fans.
If Spurs players are serious about winning something with this club, tonight is their chance to show they really mean it.