Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele was not named in Jose Mourinho’s match day squad on Boxing Day.
Mourinho surprisingly left Ndombele out of Tottenham’s match day squad yesterday, with the decision raising eye brows.
And when asked about Spurs’s record signing after the match, Mourinho claimed that Ndombele was not suffering with injury.
“I cannot say he is injured, I can say that yesterday he told me he was not feeling in condition to play the game,” he said.
“Not based on injuries, based on fears of previous injuries of the season. I cannot say he is injured.”
The comments have caused concern among Spurs fans, who feel that Mourinho could be on a collison course with their star midfielder.
Mourinho made it known that he was impressed with Erik Lamela, who said he was fit enough to feature after just two training sessions.
And many Spurs supporters are hoping that Mourinho will still get the best out of Ndombele during his time at the club.
Ndombele could actually have a chance of starting in Tottenham’s next match, if he considers himself fit enough.
Spurs are without both Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko due to suspension, which means there is a gap that needs filling in central midfield.
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