Jose Mourinho has told Football London that both Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko are ready to play for Tottenham Hotspur if required.
Winks and Sissoko have both seen their game time at Spurs limited in recent times, with other midfield options preferred.
But Mourinho insists that the pair both would be ready to step into Tottenham’s teams if required, as they have impressed in Europe.
“We can of course say that Pierre is not the most creative player or he is psychically stronger than the others or he has an important role in the team but the team is not an accumulation of players,” Mourinho said.
“A team is much more than that and we are happy with Pierre of course, but to be honest, in this moment, also Winks and Sissoko, working well, playing well.
“The last match in the Europa League they played in they played very well.
“So every player in this moment is ready to play.”
Winks and Sissoko could actually be required for Tottenham in the next week, as Mourinho’s side face a busy schedule.
Spurs are due to take on Fulham later this evening, Crystal Palace at the weekend, and then Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League next Thursday.
Mourinho has already suggested that many of his Tottenham players won’t be able to play in all three games, so rotation will be key.
And that may just give both Winks and Sissoko the opportunity to come into Tottenham’s team at some stage.
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