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Tottenham’s Aurier not under pressure to play after brother’s death – Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed that Serge Aurier can do what he wants after the death of his brother on Monday.

Aurier's brother, Christopher was shot dead outside a nightclub in France, less than 24 hours after the Ivory Coast international helped Spurs earn the North London derby bragging rights with a 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Ahead of their visit to Newcastle United on Wednesday, Mourinho said the 27-year-old who is still in grief is not ready to play but he might travel to France or travel with the team to Tyne and Wear.