Detained By West Ham 3-3 Draw, Jose Mourinho Called Spurs Players Mentally Weak

Jose Mourinho (Photo: Antara))

JAKARTA - Tottenham Hotspur coach Jose Mourinho said his team was "psychologically weak" when held to a 3-3 draw by West Ham in London in the Premier League, on Sunday, October 18 evening local time.

The Spurs had a three-goal lead in 16 minutes thanks to Son Heung-min and Harry Kane's brace, which put the hosts on the line.

However, the Hammers made an incredible comeback in the final 10 minutes of the game with a Fabian Balbuena header and Davinson Sanchez's own goal before Manuel Lanzini secured the draw with a stunning strike from distance.

Mourinho said his team deserved the penalty for their mental weakness in the second half.

"Football, of course I have to analyze the second half and had to do it internally, but for you I prefer to say football going on, and commend the persistence of West Ham," he told Antara on Monday.

“It's not easy to lose 3-0 and be dominated, to keep up the trust. I know they are a different team to last season, but losing a three-goal lead is a big punishment and in the end we deserved it. "

Jose gives his verdict on today's draw. #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/HwAL3a9Uc9

- Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 18, 2020

"I've found by analyzing from the sidelines, some things are completely out of context, indirect free kicks, own goals, the third is a free kick and the second ball, a rebound ."

"Play was under control, Harry Kane almost scored his fourth when the ball hit Gareth Bale to finish the game."

"This is football, we can lead 3-0 and then equalized 3-3," concluded the Portuguese coach.

3-0 down. Incredible last-minute equalizer. What a moment 😍

NEVER GIVE UP !! #TOTWHU

- West Ham United (@WestHam) October 18, 2020