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‘I see selfish players’ – Conte furious after Spurs let lead slip at SouthamptonTottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to be “more precise” following the Italian’s rant on Saturday.
Reports suggestexternal-link the 53-year-old, who has returned to Italy during the international break, will be sacked.
“I think we’ve all seen it [Conte’s comments],” said Hojbjerg.
“He gave a very honest and very open press conference. It is because he is not satisfied. You don’t do that if you’ve reached the quarter-final of the Champions League and if you’re in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
“It comes from the fact that, unfortunately, we did not get the results we as a team and club wanted. We are still where we want and need to be in the Premier League. But yes, it’s hard.
“I understand that if you want to be successful as a team, you need 11 men who are committed to a project and a culture.
“But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing.”
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Spurs remained fourth in the table despite the draw against the Premier League’s bottom club, but are out of all cup competitions this season.
They suffered a tame exit to AC Milan in the Champions League earlier in March, having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Sheffield United at the start of the month.
Spurs were leading 3-1 with 13 minutes to play at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday but conceded twice, including a 93rd-minute penalty.
“Tottenham’s story is this – 20 years there is this owner and they never won something. Why?” Co
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