Dávinson Sánchez went, in just 45 minutes, from the happiness of the return to the starting line-up at Tottenham to the possibility of another goal from coach José Mourinho.
The Colombian left with some doubts against Brighton, was overtaken by young rival players and did not seem like his traditional left sector and played poorly the whole team.
But it must also be said that he saved, by putting the body, at least two clear goal options from the rival.
And yet, the surprise was total when, after the half, he did not go out on the court but in the bench. What happened?
That from the 17th minute they lost Tottenham, a luxury that could not be given then, after losing against Liverpool, needed to fish points against rivals in theory inferior as this Sunday.
That’s why he touched the payroll, gave way to an attacker, retreated to Ndombele and opted to let go of attackers on the wings and go with everything for victory. Sacrificing Davinson, that is undeniable. But the need to win was urgent.
And then came another decision that makes you think he wasn’t personal against the Caucasian: in the 60th minute he took out Bale to try to awaken a totally insignificant offensive zone.
Mourinho decided and may not be very popular, but it was inevitable. This is his job.