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– Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to be “more precise” following the Italian’s rant on Saturday.
– After Spurs gave up a two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Southampton, Conte called his players “selfish” and criticised the club’s culture.
– Reports suggest the 53-year-old, who has returned to Italy during the international break, will be sacked.
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– “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.”
