Tottenham suffered more disappointment in their search for silverware after falling to a penalty shootout defeat in their EFL Cup semi-final against Chelsea tonight.
Spurs, who had been seeking a first trophy since the 2008 League Cup, saw their slender first-leg advantage wiped out by a N'Golo Kante strike which went through the legs of Moussa Sissoko and Paulo Gazzaniga.
And Eden Hazard - labelled an "individual player" and "not a leader" by Sarri on Wednesday - netted following a flowing move to give Chelsea a 2-1 aggregate lead.
Fernando Llorente's header levelled the tie and penalties followed as neither side could find a winner inside 90 minutes, leaving them locked at 2-2 after two legs.
Eric Dier sent Spurs' third penalty soaring into the Matthew Harding Stand and, after Jorginho put Chelsea in front, Lucas Moura's weak spot kick was saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
David Luiz kept his composure to drill low into the net as Chelsea reached the February 24 final with Manchester City, while the wait goes on for Pochettino.
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Tottenham team news, injury and suspension list
Tottenham XI: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Llorente
Subs: Lloris, Rose, Sanchez, Walker-Peters, Skipp, Nkoudou, Lucas
Tottenham made five changes following the win at Fulham, with Moussa Sissoko returning from injury and Fernando Llorente continuing up front. Fit-again Lucas Moura was a substitute.
However, Ben Davies added to Spurs' problems as he limped off during the first half.
