Garth Crooks has strongly criticised Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho on BBC Sport.
The former Tottenham forward, who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport, was not impressed by Mourinho’s recent comments about the postponed Fulham game.
Spurs’ Premier League game against Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 30 was called off three hours before kick-off because of coronavirus issues in the Cottagers’ squad.
As reported by BBC Sport, Mourinho strongly criticised the timing and manner of the postponement.
However, during the festive period, Tottenham trio Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon were found to have breached covid rules, as reported by The Guardian.
Crooks wrote on BBC Sport: “What made labelling the decision to postpone the event ‘unprofessional’ even more ludicrous was that Covid-19 harbours a capacity to strike anyone at any time. That’s why our hospitals are near breaking point.
“In order for the national game to continue amid the coronavirus restrictions must take extraordinary planning. So to see an unforgiving Mourinho sarcastically mocking the Premier League on social media with the tag ‘best league in the world’ after arriving at the ground at 2pm still not knowing if his fixture was going ahead grated with me.
“However, Mourinho was left with egg on his face when three of his players breached Covid-19 restrictions by attending a Christmas party. Mourinho’s explanation on Match of the Day was lame. To even suggest he can’t monitor his players 24/7 was pathetic – he shouldn’t have to. By breaking the rules, his players put people’s health and safety at risk. Well, we all make mistakes but I think the term ‘unprofessional’ should not be directed at Fulham or the Premier League, but at Mourinho and his three players.”
Back in action
Tottenham returned to action on January 2 against Leeds United, and they won the Premier League game 3-0 with ease.
Spurs are back in action on Tuesday evening when they take on Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.
The North London outfit will head into the tie as favourites and are expected to win and progress to the final of the EFL Cup.
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