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

Jose Mourinho rued Tottenham’s fragile confidence following the defeat at Brighton (Andrew Boyers/PA)

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.