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Thomas Tuchel Breaks Silence On Jose Mourinho Sacking By Tottenham

 

 



Thomas Tuchel Breaks Silence On Jose Mourinho Sacking By Tottenham

The experienced Portuguese head coach was dismissed by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after 17 months at the helm, with the club having endured a torrid run of form since the turn of the year.

Mourinho leaves Tottenham occupying seventh place in the Premier League table, five points adrift of fourth-placed West Ham United with six games remaining.

Former Spurs midfielder Ryan Mason will take charge until the end of the campaign, with Wednesday evening's home match against Southampton set to be his first test in the dugout.

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is the early favourite to succeed Mourinho on a permanent basis ahead of next season.



Tuchel, who has transformed Chelsea's fortunes since taking over the reins from Frank Lampard in January, revealed on Monday afternoon that he was left surprised by Levy's decision.

"I am always a little bit surprised when it happens," the 47-year-old told a press conference.

"We are all competitors and try to beat each other but in the end we hope a manager is in a good place to work.

"So when it happens, it never feels good as a manager. But it's not my job to comment but it is what it is.

"Everyone fights hard for results and when a big decision comes, it was a surprise. I didn't see it coming but I wasn't focusing too much on their situation."

Reports have suggested that a primary factor in Mourinho's sacking was a notable sense of discontent within the Spurs dressing room.

A number of players were said to have grown tired of the 58-year-old's negative tactics and attitude towards dealing with players such as Gareth Bale and Dele Alli.

Speaking in the immediate aftermath of Monday's news, Levy thanked Mourinho for his efforts and expressed regret that the former Manchester United manager's appointment ultimately proved to be a step back for the north London club.



"Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a Club," Levy told the club website.

"Jose is a true professional who showed enormous resilience during the pandemic. On a personal level I have enjoyed working with him and regret that things have not worked out as we both had envisaged.

"He will always be welcome here and we should like to thank him and his coaching staff for their contribution."

 

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