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David Byrom

Jose Mourinho hits out over Steven Bergwijn as Tottenham plans submitted

Here is your Spurs digest for Saturday, December 19.

Mourinho defends Bergwijn

Jose Mourinho says he will make sure Steven Bergwijn does not feel the brunt of criticism following Spurs' defeat to Liverpool.

Bergwijn spurned a great chance to give his side the lead in the game before Roberto Firmino's late goal gave Liverpool victory.

The player was subjected to online abuse after the game and Mourinho says he will ensure the players stick together.

He said: "I don't know what can I do apart from the player knowing that in this club we are all together. I know that in some clubs, with some people, is the culture of 'they lost or we drew but I won'.

You can't defend Kane, Son and Bergwijn for 90 minutes

"In here, no. In here, we lose, we win, we draw all together. So, he has us, and we have him, and basically it's this.

"So in here, we don't feel any individualised criticism. We never feel it that way. We always feel it's always about us. So no problem."

Read more from what Mourinho said.

Plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to Haringey Council to help Spurs fans return to matches when they can.

Fans are not currently allowed to attend matches in London after it was elevated to Tier 3 restrictions, although its Tier 2 status earlier this month saw supporters return for the North London Derby.

Spurs are now keen to build a temporary car park next to their stadium in order to allow fans to drive to matches.

What Spurs players shouted at Son

Spurs' stars made a tongue-in-cheek reference to Son Heung-min's Puskas Award in training on Friday.

The attacker picked up the FIFA prize for best goal of the last 12 months on Thursday and almost recreated his famous strike against Burnley in training the next day.

After beating Eric Dier and Steven Bergwijn, Son looked as if he was going to score, with his teammates shouting Puskas as he dribbled forward.

Yet Toby Alderweireld was able to block his effort.

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