SAINTS manager Ronald Koeman says Saints face a "massive game" against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday as both teams fight for a European place.

And the Dutchman has dismissed fears the return of Spurs manager and ex-Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino will have any influence on his players ahead of the crunch match.

He said: "We are focused on our football and we have to win the game because we would like to play in Europe next season.

"It [Pochettino's return] has no effect on us because we know Tottenham very well and they know us very well so it has no influence on our preparations."

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