Mourinho revels in game-changing sub as Tottenham fight back to make last 16

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Last Updated : Nov 27 2019 | 9:20 AM IST

Jose Mourinho revelled in his role as Tottenham came from two goals down to beat Olympiakos 4-2 to reach the last 16 of the Champions League on his first home match in charge on Tuesday.

The Portuguese introduced Christian Eriksen for Eric Dier just 30 minutes in after seeing his side fall behind to goals from Youssef El Arabi and Ruben Semedo.

Dele Alli pounced on a horrible defensive mistake to breathe new life into Spurs before the break and a second-half double from Harry Kane either side of Serge Aurier's fine strike completed the comeback.

"My feeling was great, especially because it was one of these matches where I had to play," said Mourinho.

"Some matches you play before the match. You prepare the team, you work, you train, then the game starts and your action during the game is not very important. In other matches you have to play and I had to play.

"Apart from an awful feeling in relation to Eric, everything was great."
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"He's there living the game and playing the game very, very well."

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First Published: Nov 27 2019 | 9:20 AM IST