Published 12:28 IST, September 30th 2020
Eric Dier reveals Mourinho 'wasn't happy' as he ran to the bathroom during Chelsea game
Tottenham defender Eric Dier revealed that manager Jose Mourinho wasn't happy after he dashed to the bathroom midway during the Carabao Cup clash vs Chelsea.
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Tottenham vanced into quarter-finals of Carabao Cup on Tuesday as Jose Mourinho's side registered a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea. Spurs defender Eric Der played a key role in win, with England international a rock in Tottenham defence, making life difficult for Blues attack led by new signing Timo Werner. However, Tottenham's victory was far from smooth for both Jose Mourinho and Dier, with 26-year-old having rushed to bathroom midway through clash.
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Tottenham vs Chelsea highlights: Eric Dier summoned from toilet during Chelsea clash
Tottenham defender Eric Dier h to rush to bathroom midway during second half of Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea. 26-year-old darted towards dressing room with 15 minutes left in game and Spurs were reduced to 10 on pitch. Chelsea almost me ir rivals pay by creating a goal-scoring opportunity, only for Callum Hudson-Odoi to smash it off target.
A furious Jose Mourinho marched into dressing room to get England international back on pitch. Mourinho and Dier returned to pitch soon and Tottenham promptly secured an equaliser through Erik Lamela. Eric Dier furr me up for his mistake by drilling home his penalty in ensuing shootout as Spurs secured pass into quarter-finals of Carabao Cup.
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Tottenham vs Chelsea highlights: Eric Dier reveals dash to bathroom was 'nature's call'
Eric Dier's performance saw him bag man of match award and during post-match interview, he explained his dash to bathroom and Mourinho's reaction. Eric Dier said that Tottenham boss was t happy about him rushing off pitch, but re was thing he could do about it. England international said that he was grateful that Chelsea did t score while he was off pitch. Mourinho also lauded Eric Dier's efforts, who played full 90 minutes last weekend in Premier League against Newcastle.
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former Chelsea boss defended his decision to race after Dier saying that he needed 26-year-old to close out game. Mourinho said that Eric Dier's dash to bathroom is rmal when you're dehydrated and he h chance but go. Tottenham defender took to Instagram after game, posting a picture where he awarded his man of match award to toilet. Eric Dier's post delighted Spurs supporters, who were certainly elated with his performance on Tuesday.
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(Im Courtesy: Tottenham, Eric Dier Instagram)
12:28 IST, September 30th 2020