‘I don’t understand’ – Micah Richards admits he was perplexed by Mourinho’s decision
Micah Richards has admitted that he could not understand why Jose Mourinho opted to leave Matt Doherty on the bench and start Moussa Sissoko at right-wing-back against Brighton on Sunday.
Mourinho made major changes to his backline for Tottenham’s trip to the Amex after his side’s poor defensive display against Liverpool.
The Portuguese coach stuck with a back three but he left Eric Dier on the bench and started with Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sanchez and Joe Rodon in defence.
While Ben Davies started at left-wing-back, Mourinho opted to put Sissoko on the right ahead of Doherty, while Serge Aurier did not even make the matchday squad following reports of a fall-out with Mourinho at half-time against Liverpool.
When asked about...