sport news Hugo Lloris insists Tottenham are 'ready to suffer' against Manchester City

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Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says his side are 'ready to suffer' in order to see off Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Spurs head to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday with a 1-0 first-leg lead, thanks to Son Heung-min's later winner, but City are still favourites to progress to the last four as their quadruple quest faces a pivotal moment.

But by keeping clean sheet in their home leg, if Spurs can find the net in Manchester, it would need City needing three goals to progress.

Spurs will undoubtedly come under huge pressure against Pep Guardiola's men, but the France goalkeeper, who saved Sergio Aguero's penalty last week, is prepared for it.

'It is all about the mentality, the spirit, to have the same idea of football together,' Lloris said.

'Then of course we are ready to suffer because tomorrow we are going to suffer, but we know we can make the game difficult for them too.

'It is just about enjoying being at this stage of the competition, being ready to compete. Momentum is very important.'

Boss Mauricio Pochettino says Manchester City are still favourites to win the Champions League, despite his side's

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