Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho’s support for Joe Rodon after his blunder against Liverpool on Thursday could prove to be an inspired piece of man-management.
Rodon’s indecisiveness allowed Sadio Mane to score a crucial third goal for the Reds and ended Spurs’ hopes of getting back into the game.
However, the 23-year-old has largely been impressive when called upon by Mourinho and he will retain his place against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
“Next game he plays for sure,” Mourinho told football.london.
“He showed good personality, good concentration, was good on the ball.