Jose Mourinho hailed the influence of Robin Dias on Manchester City’s defensive record this season as his team prepares to face the Premier League leaders, and City boasts of being the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, having conceded just 14 goals from his net. Opening of 22 matches, Tottenham – the team with the second best record (22 received) – will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League Saturday Night Football. Dias was linked with a possible move to Tottenham last summer before joining City from Benfica for 65 million pounds, and Mourinho, who believes his defense can still improve, says his Portuguese colleague had a big role in improving Pep Guardiola’s defense. “He has an unbelievable impact on this improvement,” Mourinho told Sky Sports. “I am very happy that a very good kid, very humble, very hard working, has made it to the Premier League and has had the effect that it is. I am very happy with that. 0:34 Jose Mourinho says Tottenham must give the perfect performance or they won’t have a “chance” against Manchester City on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. “We are working hard on defensive organization. The team is making great efforts to try to be solid and consistent. I always say and think and feel (that) you can make mistakes but you cannot let your teammates, the fans and everyone else down with your position. Saturday February 13th 5:00 pm Kick-off at 5:30 pm “For me, attitude is more important than quality because attitude is what is directly related to your personal pride as a man and as a professional. The position must be untouchable, and I must say that many of my players are My team was amazing in their efforts. ” 2:09 Jose Mourinho says Gareth Bale’s Instagram post was a contradiction to reality, having been disqualified for Tottenham’s defeat to Everton in the middle of the week despite saying he had a “ good session ” in training. Mourinho’s Tottenham has struggled to get his form lately, ending a three-game winning streak in the Premier League by beating home to West Bromwich before being knocked out of the FA Cup at the hands of Everton. In a dramatic defeat in overtime on Wednesday, Mourinho’s relationship with loaned Gareth Bale was also highlighted after he said the player’s suggestion that he was ready to play was a “contradiction to reality” due to his persistent fitness issues. The Portuguese coach believes his team must be perfect if they want to beat City and close the gap in the first set. “There is only one way to hurt them and that is to play a perfect match.” Too good with the ball and not good without the ball you have no chance. “If you are very good without the ball but don’t create chances, then you don’t have a chance either. So, to beat Manchester City, and especially Manchester City at this moment, you have to play the perfect match or else you won’t have a chance.”
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