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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Tottenham Hotspur back on the winning track after beating Stoke City in the quarter-finals of the Premier League Cup. However, Jose Mourinho must be involved in a dispute with midfielder Dele Alli.
Tottenham entered the English League Cup semi-finals after beating Stoke 3-1 at Britannia Stadium on Wednesday night (12/23) local time. This is Tottenham’s first win in all competitions, one draw and two losses in the Premier League.
Although Tottenham savored victory again, Mourinho was not entirely satisfied with the team’s play, especially with Dele Alli. Special One considers Alli to be the cause of Stoke drawing through Jordan Thompson in the 53rd minute.
“For me a player in that position [Alli] we have to connect and create, not create problems for our own team. In such a situation, it is almost certain that a counterattack will end in goal or foul, “Mourinho said. The Guardian.
 Dele Alli started when Tottenham beat Stoke City. (AP Photo / Rui Vieira) |
Alli fumbled and allowed Stoke to counterattack before scoring through Thompson. Mourinho then removed Alli in the 66th minute. A decision that infuriated Alli. Mourinho also admitted that he was angry to see Alli’s play.
“In the end, the counterattack produced goals and [Stoke] able to change the game all thanks to us. So, yes, I am angry, ”Mourinho said.
[Gambas:Video CNN]This is the first time Mourinho has made Alli a starter for Tottenham since November 26. Alli, who was originally Tottenham’s mainstay, has been sitting on the bench more often since Mourinho became manager.
Mourinho also explained the state of Gareth Bale, who left early in the first half. Mourinho said Tottenham’s top scorer was injured.
“Yes, that is your decision [Bale] to get out of. “It had something to do with how he felt at the end of the first half and he didn’t want to go out, so he stayed in the team locker room,” Mourinho said.
“I think it’s a calf problem or something. I’m not sure, I’m just trying to organize the team and make changes,” said The Special One.
Tottenham will play Brentford in the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup. Another semifinal brought together Manchester United vs Manchester City.
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