Many Tottenham Hotspur fans have been talking about the latest comments that Jose Mourinho has made about midfielder Tanguy Ndombele ahead of the club’s clash with Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.
Following Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Royal Antwerp in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Mourinho spoke about Ndombele. The Portuguese manager said that the Frenchman is ready to feature for the club against Brighton on Sunday and Spurs ‘missed’ him in the game in Belgium, saying that Ndombele adds some ‘speed’ to the team and has the ability to think quickly.
These comments were relayed on Twitter by The Spurs Express. This tweet caught the attention of many Tottenham fans, who began talking about Mourinho’s comments.
What did Spurs fans think of Mourinho’s comments regarding Ndombele?
This is a dig at alli btw
— Ciaran (@SonnyDelight0) October 30, 2020
Did Spurs miss Ndombele against Royal Antwerp?
Yes
No
Can’t believe this team now needs ndombele more than lo celso. What a strange turn of events
— Josh Carpenter (@J_Crptr) October 30, 2020
And this is pure facts
— Reguilon_SZN (@officialtl17) October 30, 2020
LOVE THAT
— Sissokombele (@sportingspurs) October 30, 2020
Ndombele has made nine appearances in all competitions this season and scored two goals. He has played six games in the Premier League, scoring in Spurs’ 6-1 win over Manchester United (as per Transfermarkt).
Some other Spurs fans also gave their opinions about what Mourinho had to say about the former Lyon midfielder.
This has made me smile so much. https://t.co/glSCMrb0lH
— ?Lord Tango? (@PolsonSpurs) October 30, 2020
I can’t believe it https://t.co/Mws2qEoecL
— Sherif salem (@SherifSalem221) October 30, 2020
Ndombele redemption has actually gone full circle. Gone from being left out of squads to being our lost important player?? https://t.co/U5gpJCrrOk
— Jack? (@THFC_Jack28) October 30, 2020
Some Spurs fans are pointing at how Ndombele’s situation at Spurs has now changed under Mourinho. After a game at Burnley last season, Mourinho had publicly criticised the Frenchman for his performance. The Portuguese boss said that he was expecting more from the midfielder in the game.
Considering how Mourinho talked about the 23-year-old after the recent game in Belgium, it is understandable why Spurs fans feel that his situation at the club has changed in a positive way.
Meanwhile, it is surely a boost for Spurs and Mourinho to have Ndombele available for the visit of the Seagulls on Sunday, with the Frenchman earning a higher average rating in the Premier League (as per WhoScored) than any of the midfielders and attackers that featured from the start in Belgium on Thursday night.