Published 14:27 IST, October 30th 2020

Jose Mourinho's Instagram post after Tottenham's shock Europa League defeat goes viral

Jose Mourinho's Instagram post went viral after his side suffered a shock defeat against Royal Antwerp in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Tottenham Hotspur's 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions was brought to an abrupt halt by Belgian side Royal Antwerp in Europa League on Thursday. This was ir first defeat since opening day debacle against Carlo Ancelotti's Everton in Premier League. Following defeat against Antwerp, manr Jose Mourinho took to Instagram to order his battered team to arrive at training early on Friday, a post that has since gone viral on social media. 

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Winger Lior Refaeloev scored only goal of night against Spurs in 29th minute. Belgium-based outfit came close to scoring several times in game but failed, surprisingly. Meanwhile, Spurs' attack looked ineffective since start of game with winger Gareth Bale in ranks. 

Wales international, who arrived on loan from Real Madrid, started game against Antwerp. Bale was subbed off early in second half after proving ineffective in attack. He was subsequently replaced by Harry Kane, but striker could t produce desired results for Mourinho and game ended in Antwerp's favour. 

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Jose Mourinho Instagram post goes viral after Antwerp vs Tottenham clash 

Mourinho's tactics against Belgian side proved ineffective as well. He decided to start fringe players for game. Key players such as Kane, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura started from bench and were introduced in game immediately in second half. 

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Following defeat, Jose Mourinho took to Instagram to post an im of himself in a disgruntled look sitting on team bus. manr went on to lash out at his team, asserting that bad performance leads to bad results. He also hoped that every player present in team was as upset as him, while also asking m to be present at training 11 am sharp on Friday. 

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This is Spurs' first defeat in Europa League this campaign, following a victory against LASK in opening game of competition. rth Londoners sit fifth in Premier League with 11 points to ir name. Spurs next come up against Brighton on Sunday in Premier League. 

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14:27 IST, October 30th 2020