Tottenham Manger, Jose Mourinho shocked Reece James and Ben Chilwell during Chelsea Clash.
Gary Neville stated that both Reece James and Ben Chilwell were caught unaware by Jose Mourinho’s tactics in Chelsea’s draw against Spurs on Sunday.
The duo have helped to push the Blues towards the top of the Premier League table, both with impressive defensive displays and contributions in attack.
Against Spurs they were again impressive at the back, but could not find a way to help their side break down Mourinho’s team.
“It’s like they haven’t got an idea when it goes to the right and left backs,” Neville said during the game.
“Reece James there, you see him holding his arms out, it’s like they didn’t know Tottenham were going to be compact and deep and together.”
Speaking after the game, Mourinho played down his side’s chances of competing for the Premier League title.
“We are not even in the race so we are not a horse,” Mourinho said.
“We are just a pony. You see the difference – Joe Rodon was at Swansea … [whereas Chelsea’s] Thiago Silva is one of the best centre-backs in the world.
“Maybe a month of Thiago’s salary pays Joe one year of salary.”
Frank Lampard’s side are up against Sevilla on Wednesday in the Champions League in a match that could decide who finishes top of their group, before heading back to Stamford Bridge for a late kick-off against Leeds United on Saturday.
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