The tension and frustration increased on Thursday night, when Tottenham Hotspur players returned to the locker room, losing 1-0 to Liverpool at halftime.
José Mourinho was furious with the defense of the first half, especially because his team allowed Sadio Mane to run behind and prepare Roberto Firmino’s submission in the rebates, so Mourinho took down Serge Aurier, part of a double change aimed at bringing the Spurs back on game.
Aurier himself was angry and hurt by Mourinho’s decision. He complained and the two men exchanged words. Things were heated. Aurier, with wounded pride, left Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and went straight home.
Mourinho could have been forgiven for being frustrated because Tottenham’s crucial interval was wasted. This time, it was intended to prepare their team to move from the 3-4-3 system to the 4-2-3-1 in the second half, to give them the best opportunity to return to the game against the Premier League. .