In the aftermath of Tottenham's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United, a despondent Jose Mourinho discussed his side's mental fragility – an issue that has been present at the club for quite some time.
'You have to be ready to cope with negative moments and go to the last minute,' Mourinho said, after watching his side collapse in emphatic fashion at Bramall Lane.
'Now I know more the profile of my players. I felt it. I feared that in the second half we wouldn't be strong enough to cope.