Jose Mourinho's tactics, training methods frustrates Tottenham players

Just two months after Jose Mourinho was bought on board to replace Mauricio Pochetti, his players seem to disagree with his match tactics and style of training. According to reports, players are t liking his 'old-school' tactics and are of opinion that his training methods are mundane and lack any imagination.

Mourinho's 'old-school' frustrates players

According to reports, players are of opinion that ir training sessions focus a lot on long balls and throw-ins in what is called a lower-league training session. Ar problem that players are facing is way Mourinho is treating midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. 23-year-old French midfielder signed for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in year 2019 for a fee of £53.8million from Lyon but injuries have resulted in his game time being restricted to a couple of games. He has only played 20 games for club in 2019-20 season bagging 2 goals and providing three assists.

Jose Mourinho has publicly criticised Ndombele and has said that midfielder had asked him t to play in a match against Brighton on Boxing Day. France International last played for Spurs in ir 1-0 defeat against Southampton and or club players are of opinion that Ndombele's mindset has been disturbed by manr's comments.

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It is just a question of being mentally ready

Since Tottenham's defeat against Southampton, Ndombele was out due to a hip injury but he is w back in training and Mourinho has said that he could feature in match against rwich City. Portuguese said that midfielder is ready to play but is t ready to play entire game. manr furr said that Ndombele will be involved, adding that it is just a matter of mentally being ready for match.

Tottenham will play against rwich City having registered only 1 win in ir last five Premier League matches. Although, Mourinho is of opinion that re is still a lot to achieve in this year's Premier League campaign. He said that apart from Liverpool well on course to win a league title and Manchester City and Leicester City cementing ir spots in 2nd and 3rd position, re is a lot to play for in current season.

Tottenham next plays against bottom of table rwich City in a Premier League match on January 22. match will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham is currently placed 8th with 8 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses in 23 matches y have played so far.

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(with inputs from ncies)