Jose Mourinho points to Tottenham’s fragile confidence after defeat to Brighton

Jose Mourinho admits fragile confidence and low self-esteem cost Tottenham dearly after their poor form continued with a 1-0 loss at lowly Brighton. Leandro Trossard’s 17th-minute strike earned relegation-threatened Albion a deserved maiden Premier League home victory of the season. Defeat for Spurs, who were without injured star striker Harry Kane, dealt a further blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification.