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Mourinho sends powerful message to Wanyama, reveals why he is not in his line-up

Wanyama is good and will soon be in the team, Mourinho says

Tottenham Hotspur new manager Jose Mourinho has praised midfielder Victor Wanyama despite failing to field him.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who has featured sparingly for Spurs this season faces tough opposition in Spurs’ midfield from likes of Tanguy Ndombele, Harry Winks, Moussa Sissoko, Oliver Skipp and Eric Dier, who all look more likely to start ahead of him.

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