Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg believes Wednesday’s last-gasp win at Leicester will give his facet extra than simply three factors.
Spurs received a recreation they appeared destined to lose on the King Energy Stadium as two Steven Bergwijn objectives in 79 stoppage-time seconds turned a 2-1 deficit right into a 3-2 lead.
It prolonged their Premier League unbeaten run to 9 video games below Antonio Conte and put them firmly within the race for Champions League qualification.
Hojbjerg believes the style of victory might assist propel his staff on within the second half of the season.
He stated: “Clearly it’s three factors like every other recreation however hopefully additionally when it comes to spirit and mentality and confidence for the staff it is a little more than three factors.
“It’s three factors, however from an emotional level it felt a bit extra. That is the gorgeous a part of soccer and hopefully we are able to attempt to make this a really huge step.
“We have now to take quite a bit from this recreation and attempt to construct on this.”
The late drama noticed the staff join with their followers in a approach they haven’t finished in recent times as there have been raucous scenes of celebration after Bergwijn’s winner within the sixth minute of time added on.
Bergwijn and Harry Kane had been hugging random Spurs followers, whereas Lucas Moura climbed on the shoulders of a steward.
Hojbjerg, who performed an element in each Bergwijn objectives, revelled in sharing the enjoyment with the followers.
“To start with emotionally it was very excessive and low, you go from two minutes away from a loss to 2 minutes later truly successful the sport,” he stated.
“So in that approach the spirit, the mentality, the braveness to play ahead and assault not only for the draw however for the win, I’ve to pay praise to the entire staff.
“Additionally how the away followers pushed us, we actually felt them by the entire recreation so it was solely right how we have a good time the third aim, going to them and having fun with everybody collectively.
“That’s what soccer is all about, they’re supporting us and we’re right here combating for them and the way it got here collectively on the finish was an enormous pleasure.
“Actually we did and that’s the reason we celebrated like we did, for them and us an enormous pleasure and to share that the enjoyment turns into even greater.
“An enormous praise to everybody who had Spurs of their coronary heart within the stadium.”
The win sees Spurs transfer on to the shoulder of the highest 4, however with video games in hand, and they look like shifting in the best route below Conte.
The Denmark midfielder says there’s nonetheless extra to come back.
“It’s step-by-step and on the finish of the season we are able to discuss in regards to the left or proper,” he added.
“It’s step-by-step, we’re working nicely, everybody is concentrated, it’s a demanding interval however we’re able to undergo and enhance. It’s good, we’re on the best approach however there’s room for enchancment.”
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