Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, calling him a "big fan" of the Argentine defender ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg at the Tottenham Stadium.
Micky van de Ven has rubbished claims Tottenham's players have lost interest in their fight for survival, insisting the squad remains fully committed despite a turbulent run of results.
Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted Liverpool were left deeply frustrated after conceding a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.
Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has challenged his players to show courage and stop "acting like victims" as the club battles to arrest a dramatic slide that has dragged them into the Premier League relegation fight.
Diego Simeone has been clear about one thing before Atletico Madrid's Champions League last‑16 first leg against Tottenham Hotspur: he does not see his side as clear favourites.
Igor Tudor has made it clear that Tottenham's fight in the Premier League remained his top priority, even as his side prepare for a demanding Champions League last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.