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'When you have talent lots of things can change': Jose Mourinho backs Tanguy Ndombele to save his Tottenham career... beginning with the crunch Sheffield United clash

Jose Mourinho is backing Tanguy Ndombele to come good at Tottenham and said it is 'no drama' that he is not in the starting lineup.

The France international arrived at Spurs in a club-record deal a year ago, but has hardly lit up north London since his arrival.

He has been beset by injury problems and has been left on the bench by both Mauricio Pochettino and Mourinho, who has publicly criticised his performances and fitness.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is backing midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to come good

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is backing midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to come good

The French midfielder arrived at Spurs in a club-record deal a year ago but has struggled

Reports have emerged from France that Ndombele is not happy and wants to leave, though Mourinho has shut them down and the Portuguese sees no reason why the midfielder cannot become a success at Spurs.