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Jose Mourinho admits Tottenham 'missed' Tanguy Ndombele in shock defeat against Antwerp as midfielder 'gives speed to the team'

Daily Mail | October 30, 2020

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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho admits his side missed Tanguy Ndombele during the 1-0 Europa League defeat to Royal Antwerp.

The Frenchman did not travel to Belgium as he was struggling with fatigue, but he is expected to return to the fold when Brighton travel to north London on Sunday.

For Mourinho to feel Ndombele's absence highlights his turnaround at Spurs as his future looked bleak after a difficult first season at the club.

Jose Mourinho admitted that Tottenham missed Tanguy Ndombele as they lost to Antwerp
Mourinho admitted that Ndombele's speed would have been a useful asset in Belgium

However, he has become an integral part of Tottenham's side in the early part of the season.

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