Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has come to the defense of center back Joe Rodon.

The youngster has not featured for the London club since the end of January.

The 23-year-old has not even been in the matchday squad for the past three Premier League games.

However, Mourinho is entirely happy with Rodon.

“He has to do nothing," Mourinho said.

“He works very hard, good professional. He has to do nothing. He cannot play in the Europa League so that makes his chances reduced, in relation to the other guys.

“Centre-back is a position where of course if he was in the Europa League he would have lots of chances to play in these 11 matches that we did.

“There's nothing. He's perfect, works very hard, young guy, wants to learn, very enthusiastic.

“He played already matches that represent a lot, he played important matches against some of the best teams. He has just to wait for his opportunities and to get it."