Poch pleased with Wanyama Spurs adaptation

Mauricio Pochettino admits he’s been impressed by the ease with which Victor Wanyama has settled into the Tottenham side.

The Kenyan midfielder joined in the summer from Southampton, where he had already played under Pochettino, and has been a regular for Spurs.

He was outstanding in Wednesday’s victory over Chelsea, and Pochettino feels the 25-year-old is hitting his best form.

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“He’s a player that we knew very well before,” said the Spurs boss. “We signed him from Southampton and I think now he is showing his real level. He is a really important player for us, but I think you can see that every week when he plays on the pitch.

“He’s strong, powerful, he provides a very good balance for the team and he is not only a holding midfield – he plays very well with the ball. He is always in a position where he is under pressure because so many players want to press him.

“But I think the fantastic thing about him is that he fitted into the team from day one. He had an unbelievable welcome from the players – they love him. He’s a very nice person and a very good player. You can see that, not only against Chelsea.”