Mourinho blasts critics: What you say makes no sense

Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has hit back at his critics, saying what they have been saying ‘make no sense’

Spurs suffered two damaging defeats in a matter of days with a north London derby loss followed by the humiliating Europa League exit at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Aston Villa, Mourinho defended his tactics and team selection.

“I want to explain what is that because the team that played against Arsenal was exactly the team that played against Crystal Palace,” he told Sky Sports.

“If we go to Arsenal and we don’t play player A B or C and we play with more defensive players then yes.

“But what you are telling me makes no sense.

“So if it is your view I have to tell you, sorry it makes no sense. If it is the view of others I have to say the same.

“Sorry it makes no sense.”

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Tottenham fans have been desperate to see their team play on the front foot given the attacking talent the squad is blessed with.

Mourinho claims that was his intent for the trip to the Emirates, despite the team spending much of the game on the defensive.

“We played with one considered midfield player, [Pierre-Emile] Hojbjerg, then we played Garteh Bale, Ndombele, Lucas, Son, Kane,” he added.

“Son got injured we didn’t replace Son for a midfielder or a defender, we replaced Son for Erik Lamela. So I don’t understand.

“I thought if someone wanted to blame me for something, it’s for playing too much of an offensive team. You should be playing more defensive players.

“It’s the same personnel, the same plan, the same objective. It’s different matches. Different performances? Yes. But let’s be honest – all of us.”