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Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso is shown a yellow card by referee Gianluca Rocchi. Reuters
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Christian Eriksen and Ryan Sessegnon after Tottenham concede a second goal to Bayern Munich, scored by Thomas Muller. Reuters
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Tottenham midfielder Ryan Sessegnon celebrates after scoring their only goal against Bayern. AFP
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Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga tips a save over the crossbar. AFP
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho with Son Heung-min after the defeat to Bayern Munich. AFP
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Bayern midfielderPhilippe Coutinhois fouled by Tottenham's Eric Dier. Getty Images
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Bayern ful-back Joshua Kimmich takes on Christian Eriksen. Getty Images
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Thomas Muller argues with Danny Rose. Getty Images
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Philippe Coutinho, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal. AP Photo
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Philippe Coutinho, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal. EPA
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Tottenham's Eric Dier and Moussa Sissoko react after conceding the third goal scored by Philippe Coutinho.
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Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring his team's second goal. Getty Images
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Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso is shown a yellow card by referee Gianluca Rocchi. Reuters
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Christian Eriksen and Ryan Sessegnon after Tottenham concede a second goal to Bayern Munich, scored by Thomas Muller. Reuters
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Tottenham midfielder Ryan Sessegnon celebrates after scoring their only goal against Bayern. AFP
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Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga tips a save over the crossbar. AFP
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho with Son Heung-min after the defeat to Bayern Munich. AFP
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Bayern midfielderPhilippe Coutinhois fouled by Tottenham's Eric Dier. Getty Images
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Bayern ful-back Joshua Kimmich takes on Christian Eriksen. Getty Images
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Thomas Muller argues with Danny Rose. Getty Images
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Philippe Coutinho, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal. AP Photo
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Philippe Coutinho, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal. EPA
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Tottenham's Eric Dier and Moussa Sissoko react after conceding the third goal scored by Philippe Coutinho.
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Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring his team's second goal. Getty Images
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Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso is shown a yellow card by referee Gianluca Rocchi. Reuters
Christian Eriksen looks closer than ever to the Tottenham exit after wayward display against Bayern Munich
The Danish playmaker's form has nosedived in recent times to the point where it appears best if the player and club part ways sooner rather than later
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