Mauricio Pochettino defended Tottenham ’ s post-season trip to Australia and insists it stands them in good stead to launch an attack on the top four . Spurs will face Sydney FC in Australia on May 30 , a week after this campaign finishes . The decision appears to weaken the club ’ s stance regarding potential burnout of Harry Kane and the manager held talks with Under 21 boss Gareth Southgate on Wednesday . Mauricio Pochettino ( left ) has defended Tottenham 's post-season trip to Australia . The Spurs boss embraces Hugo Lloris after the 2-0 Capital One Cup final defeat against Chelsea last weekend . But Pochettino is adamant that the trip Down Under will be beneficial , giving his squad an edge in the race for Champions League qualification . ‘ It was my decision . It ’ s important because we ’ re trying to avoid going on tour during pre-season , ’ Pochettino said . ‘ It ’ s never proper for the team to go to Asia or America at the beginning of the season to spend time doing commercial business. ’ Tottenham will spend their pre-season at home and are planning to play a series of one-off friendlies rather than join the cluster of Premier League clubs who prefer to train abroad . ‘ I ’ ve had bad experiences of tours , when you ’ re going far away , ’ Pochettino added . ‘ Experiences as a player helps as a manager . It can upset your preparations. ’ Tottenham winger Andros Townsend celebrates after scoring during Tottenham 's 3-2 win against Swansea . The decision appears to weaken the club ’ s stance regarding potential burnout of Harry Kane . Spurs will face Sydney FC in Australia on May 30 , a week after the Premier League campaign finishes .
Mauricio Pochettino reveals Tottenham 's post-season trip to Australia was his idea . Spurs boss believes trip Down Under will benefit his squad . Pochettino has held talks with England Under 21 boss Andros Townsend about the potential burnout of Harry Kane .