The Tottenham manager only brought on midfielders Gedson Fernandes and Giovani Lo Celso, both in the 70th minute, despite saying he had “tired people on the pitch.”Mourinho had the experience of defenders Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, the youth of Ryan Sessegnon and Oliver Skipp, as well as record signing Tanguy Ndombele, on the bench.
They remained unused subs for last year’s Champions League finalist.Mourinho has previously said he was against the increase in substitutes available because it was advanced by the “powerful clubs.” Liverpool and Manchester City, the top two, both made five substitutes.IN-GAME INJURIESFears of an increase in in-game muscle injuries because of a lack of preparation time ahead of the restart haven’t yet.