Reversal predictions, goals against goal lines, goalscoring records or unlucky goals conceded, Tottenham experienced all kinds of emotions in just the first 8 rounds. But then, they are currently second in the rankings and have only lost 1 point to Leicester City.
Every year, Spurs are always on the list of potential candidates but have never been placed in the group that can compete for the championship. This time, it would be a mistake not to include them in that minority group. Tottenham want to win the championship and are doing as seriously as possible to serve that goal.
It is undeniable that the "Roosters" have bright spots compared to the general level of the tournament. They have strikers like Harry Kane or Son Heung-min who are used to scoring like breathing. The team has new signing Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who is very good at balancing and stabilizing the midfield. The defense has become less "comedy- oriented", as evidenced by the fact that Spurs have the fewest goals conceded in the Premier League at the moment.
This season, Mourinho has "growing wings" as Kane has learned excellent assisting skills in addition to scoring. He also revealed more and more the abilities of a leader, knowing how to manage the lines, doing difficult things himself and making his teammates look at him to "set a mirror".
However, all of the above are just part of Tottenham's picture at this point in the season. A large part of that success was due to Jose Mourinho's efforts and adaptation. The Portuguese coach is gradually adapting to new things, from posting photos on social networks to learning professional positiveness from his contemporaries.
Mourinho did not put himself in a three-man competition with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, he learned new things from Graham Potters (Brighton) and Ralph Hasenhüttl (Southampton). Tottenham in many matches have similarities with Brighton and Southampton, a cluster system that covers up personal mistakes and has a very clear philosophy in each match.
Football in the pandemic will not be able to find a champion with a score of up to 100 as Man City did 2 years ago. But among the teams trying to get 80 points and finish, Tottenham are shining as representative candidates. A squad that is gradually getting deeper, 6 attack spearheads with few injuries and a simple way of playing. COVID-19 has destroyed everything beautiful and colorful football. It harnesses the simplicity of football to the end. As long as they are precise and not fussy, a team can achieve what they want.
With everyone struggling with COVID-19 with many fluctuations, Mourinho may be the last one to stand firm. Extreme, individual and new-style adaptations can help the "Special One" do another miracle.
