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Poch has reiterated his desire for a philosophy repeatedly. Part of that philosophy is playing a high line. We've seen its virtually suicidal to play Brad in a high line. It would be fairly daft to have this overarching philosophy which is seen as key to everything and then not play it in the cup games.
So if we want to rest Hugo (and I'd certainly like to spare him excess travel) then we need a keeper capable of implementing Pochettino's ideas as much as any other position.
Plus it makes our bargaining position if Lloris does leave in a year or two far stronger.
Chances of a 'sweeper' keeper like Lloris getting injured are also much higher than one who stays put.