The Portuguese was dismissed only six days out from his side's Carabao Cup final, with Ryan Mason to take interim charge at Wembley
Jose Mourinho must be respected for his career achievements, according to Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, who adds that there was no schism within the dressing room between the manager and the squad.
The veteran Portuguese was sacked on Monday, just six days ahead of the club's Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City, after watching his side slip out of both Europe and contention for a top four finish in the Premier League.
Academy boss Ryan Mason was subsequently promoted to take charge of the first team on an interim basis, but Alderweireld has now sought to dispell the idea that his deposed predecessor was ousted because he lost control of his team