LONDON • Jose Mourinho may be known for being a defensive-minded manager, but Dele Alli believes that Tottenham Hotspur are enjoying their new style of play under the Portuguese and relishing being a "Jose Mourinho team". It was a performance that was typical of teams coached by Mourinho - appointed by Spurs in November - that comprised cautious defending and quick counter-attacks. We changed tactics but we have a philosophy and style of play we understand so we have to keep working." Alli is a doubt for today's game after suffering a foot injury against City and had to be withdrawn. "Lucas (Moura) can play (as a) striker, I can play (as a) striker, but not as a No.

Source: BBC February 04, 2020 21:00 UTC