LIVE
...

Follow us on

Soccer News

New footage shows what Ledley King was shouting at Eric Dier against Chelsea

Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images
Follow us on Google Discover

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a point on Sunday evening, as they drew 0-0 away at rivals Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho took his side to West London in search of a positive result, and ended up frustrating the home side in a goalless draw.

The point was enough to take Tottenham back to the top of the Premier League table, leapfrogging Liverpool following their draw at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Tottenham have now released footage from the touchline at Stamford Bridge, mostly focusing on boss Mourinho as he instructed his players from the sideline.

The footage did though catch coach Ledley King bellowing instructions to defender Eric Dier, urging him to ‘organise early’.

“Eric, organise early,” said King. “Eric, organise, organise,” he added, highlighting Dier’s important role in the current back four.

Photo by CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Sergio Reguilon is still learning about the Premier League, Joe Rodon was making his Premier League bow and Serge Aurier isn’t really considered as a defensive leader; he’s more known for his attacking play.

Dier had to assume the role of defensive leader with Toby Alderweireld out of action, and King was drilling into him that he had to be vocal and organise the back four in front of Hugo Lloris.

Given that Dier has only been converted back to playing at centre back under Mourinho, this is a big undertaking for the England international, but he showed he can do it – and the influence of a former top defender like King no doubt helps.