Jose Mourinho says he 'didn't need' Tanguy Ndombele amid speculation of a fallout

Tottenham manr Jose Mourinho has denied reports suggesting a breakdown in his relationship with midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. French midfielder, who secured a move to Premier League only last summer, has enjoyed a mixed debut season, particularly under Mourinho, since his appointment as manr mid-season. 

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Tanguy Ndomnele was t needed: Jose Mourinho

Tanguy Ndombele is yet to play a game for Tottenham since Premier League restart. Tottenham have played twice but Ndombele hasn't me it to pitch under Jose Mourinho in both those games. Amid reports of a Mourinho Ndombele fallout, Spurs manr has w spoken on matter. After Spurs' 2-0 victory against West Ham United, Mourinho claimed that player was simply 't needed' in game. 

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Premier League news; Jose Mourinho criticises Tanguy Ndombele

duo has h a frosty past, with Jose Mourinho openly lashing out at midfielder. This has led to rumours of £65 million signing ($81 million) seeking a move away from rth London. Ndombele received flak when a video of him jogging to chase down Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto in ir 3-2 defeat in March, resurfaced. 

Premier League news: Jose Mourinho denies rift with Tanguy Ndombele

In following match against Burnley, Jose Mourinho mocked Tanguy Ndombele during half-time, claiming that team h midfield when Ndombele was playing. However, Mourinho has w denied any rift between him and Ndombele. Mourinho asserted that apart from Ndombele, several players such as Ryan Sessegn, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Gedson Fernandes didn't play a minute in game, thus rubbishing rumours of a rift between him and midfielder. 

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Jose Mourinho's Tottenham to play Sheffield United next

Premier League teams have been permitted five substitutions in game, considering hectic schedule. However, Jose Mourinho has been conservative while introducing substitutes. In game against Manchester United, Mourinho introduced just two changes, while he replaced three players against West Ham United. 

victory against West Ham United takes Tottenham's tally to 45 points on Premier League table. Mourinho's men occupy seventh spot in standings and will next play against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Wednesday, July 1 (Thursday according to IST). 

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