The versatile midfielder has been involved in the starting lineup since Mourinho’s arrival and the Portuguese revealed that he loves the player.
Speaking to Football London, Mourinho said: “He’s a good player, an intelligent guy, loves Tottenham, we love him. As I was saying, it’s a decision for the team. It was a decision the team needs at the time and he’s one of the guys who easily understands that meaning. For him, the team is everything and you find sometimes in football some players when they are more important than the team. It’s about them, them, them and when they remember there is a team.