In just 45 minutes, Dávinson Sánchez went from congratulating the return of the Tottenham owner to the possibility of a new knock on the door by coach José Mourinho.
The Colombian started with some doubts against Brighton, was overtaken by the young rival players and did not seem so because of his traditional left sector and the whole team played badly.
But it must also be said that he saved, putting his body, at least two clear goal options from the rival.
And in spite of everyone, the surprise was total when, after the break, he did not go on the field, but on the substitute bench. What happened?
That from the 17th minute Tottenham lost, a luxury that could not be given because, after losing against Liverpool, he needed to fish points against theoretically inferior rivals like this Sunday.
That’s why he reached the payroll, gave up the place of an attacker, fell again in front of Ndombele and bet on the release of the attackers on the wings and the complete exit for victory. He sacrificed it to Davinson, which is undeniable. But the need to win was pressing.
And then came another decision that made it look like it wasn’t personal against the Caucasus: after 60 minutes, he took Bale out to try and wake up a completely devoid offensive zone.
Mourinho decided and maybe not very popular, but it was inevitable. This is their job.