Pundit Stuart Robson has advised former manager Jose Mourinho against signing Eric Dier in January, citing concerns about the Tottenham defender’s pace and ability.

The experienced defender has been shunned by new manager Ange Postecoglou who has not been impressed by the Englishman. He does not seem to have the Englishman in his plans.
He is yet to feature for Spurs this season and was not even been named in the squad that played Fulham in the League Cup earlier in the season despite the manager making 9 changes at that time.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have formed a formidable partnership at the back this season with the duo up there with the best centre-back partnerships in the league.
With his contract expiring next summer, Dier could be set to leave on a free at that time as he will have more options on the table.
However, a recent report has linked him with a January move to AS Roma where his former manager Jose Mourinho is keen on signing him.
Jose Mourinho has a strong familiarity with the Tottenham defender, having previously coached him during his time at the Premier League club.
But pundit Stuart Robson has now warned Mourinho against signing the Tottenham defender.

Speaking to ESPN, he said:
“What do you want? Do you want someone who is quite good on the ball and can play passes into the front players or a good defender? If you want a good defender I would say don’t get Eric Dier, he’s not quick enough, he doesn’t read danger quickly enough, he’s a liability, if you want someone who will just play out from the back, you might want him, but I would say no, I’m not an Eric Dier fan at the moment.”
A move to Roma could offer Dier a chance to revive his career. Considering the slow pace of the game in the Italian league, his pace might not pose a problem for Dier.
Given that Mourinho knows the player well and his strengths and weaknesses, it could be the perfect move for him.
For Spurs, completing a deal for him in January would be a preferable as well as they will avoid losing him on a free transfer in the summer.

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“I understand them”- Tottenham star says he sympathizes with Liverpool after Luis Diaz VAR debacle

Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski sympathises with Liverpool supporters over VAR row

In the aftermath of the contentious match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, winger Dejan Kulusevski has provided a measured perspective on the brewing controversy. The encounter, marked by a wrongly disallowed goal and subsequent calls for a replay, has ignited a fervent discussion among football enthusiasts.

The focal point of the uproar was the disallowed goal by Liverpool’s Luis Diaz in the first half of the fixture. It was an incident that could have tilted the game in Liverpool’s favour but remained marred by an incorrect offside call that VAR failed to rectify.

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) eventually apologized for the error and released audio evidence, which revealed a communication breakdown between the on-field referee and VAR officials.

Speaking to Fotbollskanalen (h/t Liverpool Echo), here is what he had to say.

Kulusevski, in response to Klopp’s call for a replay, commented that he believes it’s unlikely that such a decision will materialize. He recognizes that mistakes are an inherent part of the sport and can occur in any game, emphasizing the unpredictability of football.

No Replay, No Party?

The Swedish international’s measured response certainly reflects the ethos of sportsmanship and resilience that Tottenham embodies. While the controversy surrounding the match lingers, Kulusevski’s stance underscores the importance of moving forward and focusing on the next challenge.