Eric Dier exclusive: Jose Mourinho made Tottenham more pragmatic and mature football news

In an exclusive interview, Eric Dier tells Sky Sports how Tottenham has more depth, maturity and pragmatism under Jose Mourinho.

Tottenham goes to Chelsea on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports, in a battle between two of the Premier League’s top teams. Spurs have been unbeaten in eight games and have only conceded eight goals since their matchday one defeat by Everton.

Mourinho appears to have made his mark on that side at Tottenham and their win over Manchester City last weekend made many wonder whether he could lead them to a top division title since 1961.

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When asked how Spurs have changed under Mourinho, a little over a year since replacing Mauricio Pochettino, Dier also noted that increased competition for places has seen Spurs’ players improve.

He told Sky Sports: “I would say this team is probably more pragmatic. I think we still have many of the qualities we had during that time [under Pochettino]I think we’re all a little older, a little more mature, we’ve all seen a little more and we’re ready to do different things than when you were younger.

“I think it’s a much more mature team and I haven’t seen the depth of the squad during my time here. We have an incredible depth. The quality that we have from the bench and not.” It’s incredible even in the squad.

“This competition is definitely driving things and I think this is something we have struggled with in the past because we didn’t have this competition to drive things. You want to have your own self-motivation, but you can’t deny that it is different when there is a large squad, and everyone drives each other.

“He definitely shapes the club, the team and the players individually. He definitely does the things he wants to see. He wants us to be a representation of himself. Hart is definitely one of the words I would use.” Describe him and this team. “

Believing something big is happening at Spurs, Dier revealed that the club were struggling to recover from their final Champions League defeat to Liverpool in 2019.

“”[Is something happening here?] It definitely feels that way. We had a really bad season last season. After the Champions League final, I think it was very difficult to come back to as we were so close to something so big.

“When the next season came up, I had the feeling that the whole club wasn’t ready to be in that moment and not have made it. It’s something completely new to have a clean plan for the season with the manager have. To have a pre. ” -Season, albeit a small one, with the manager, it’s definitely the beginning of something new.

“Last season was just a tough time, even when the new manager stepped in it was definitely not easy. It definitely feels like we’re building something new. I think the basics are there and it’s up to us to create them. ” it is what we want. “

The formidable Dier has impressed at the center of Mourinho’s defense for the past few weeks and the 26-year-old now feels in one position rather than being seen as a versatile player.

When asked about his form, Dier joked: “It’s been a while! I feel very, very good. I’m happy to be playing where I am. I had a difficult time, mostly because of illness, but playing there where I want.” When I play regularly, I feel in a very good place. I believe in what I can achieve there and I am determined to do it.

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“They are always trying to improve and I am definitely improving. This is the beginning of a new chapter for me when I play in a new position.”

When asked if he parked his versatility, he added, “I feel like I did. I had this conversation with both managers last season and I made that commitment. I felt like that the time was right. I feel like this central defender. ” I’ve always felt like I can be at my best here and a lot more can come of me in this position, but I’m very happy to be there now and that’s just what I’m focusing on. “