Eric Dier was the guilty party after a bizarre own goal during Tottenham’s 3-2 win on Sunday – but Tottenham fans love what Nuno did after full-time.
Spurs were cruising. Having gone 1-0 down to Callum Wilson’s header, they instantly responded with three goals before the half-time whistle, 3-1.
Conceding a free-kick, £4m (Goal) signing Dier than inexplicably deflected the ball into the corner past Hugo Lloris. He misjudged the flight of the ball.
Aiming to head it, it sort of hit him and bobbled into the corner. He looked devastated, after what had been a solid display, after a good few games.
The England international is slowly returning to his best and Nuno is recognising that – forming a partnership between him and Cristian Romero.
After full-time, clips of Nuno speaking with Dier on the pitch emerged on Twitter – with Nuno seemingly aiming to cheer his defender up.
What are Tottenham fans saying about Nuno and Dier on Twitter?
For all the criticism Nuno has got, he has now won five out of his eight Premier League matches as Tottenham manager. Spurs sit in fifth.
He has to deal with Harry Kane’s future, but also injuries and the issues of Tottenham’s South American stars playing for both Argentina and Brazil.
Nuno is performing miracles, in all honesty. He might even be somewhat underrated. Reports of players not liking him, well, that is not evident.
Fans are beginning to warm to Nuno, who is a more likable character than Jose Mourinho – somewhat warmer. Fans loved what he did with Dier.
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