Tottenham to let Serge Aurier decide if he wants to play vs Newcastle after his brother was shot dead in street
TOTTENHAM will let Serge Aurier decide if he wants to play against Newcastle following the tragic death of his brother.
The club confirmed on Monday that Christopher was shot dead outside a nightclub in Toulouse and paid tribute to the 26-year-old on social media.
Aurier, 27, has been a vital part of Mourinho's plans since the Portuguese's appointment in November.
And the boss is putting no pressure on the right-back to make the trip to the Toon on Wednesday if he is not in the right frame of mind.
Ahead of the clash, Mourinho said his main priority is to ensure Aurier is getting all the support he needs.
He said: "In this moment, what myself and other people in the club spoke with him is just about supporting a person who has a tragic family moment.
"Apart from that, it’s just him, his feelings, his way of reacting. Every person is different.
"Sometimes with similar feelings, people react in a different way.
"So we’re going to respect 100 per cent Serge's decisions.
"No pressure from us. This afternoon, before or after training, we’ll have a better idea of what he wants to do."
Tottenham head into the clash three points adrift of Wolves who occupy sixth spot.
According to local media in France, Christopher was shot in the stomach and his murderer remains on the run.
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Christopher played football at an amateur level for Rodéo Toulouse in the French fifth division last season.
Like Serge, he progressed through the ranks at RC Lens in the early stages of his career.
He had a trial with Brentford back in 2011, but failed to make the cut with the Championship side.