Nuno Espirito Santo was in no mood to take the bait. After Thursday’s punishing night in Rennes, when familiar issues resurfaced and two more players went lame, this was not the time for easy headlines or fantasy football.
‘Harry is an amazing player. I will only speak about my players,’ said the Tottenham boss when quizzed on Sunday's battle between Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku.
But would he swap them if he could? ‘I don’t even consider that option,’ replied Nuno. ‘Because, for me, it doesn’t make sense.’
One for everyone else to ponder then.