Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: March 22, 2023, 16:33 IST
Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Antonio Conte (Twitter and AP)
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who has been a daily starter for the Italian supervisor, mentioned Antonio Conte’s statements had been ‘very trustworthy and open’
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has put his ideas on boss AntonioConte’s livid press convention following Tottenham Hotspur’s disappointing 3-3 draw in opposition to Southampton on March 18. Spurs had been main the Premier League encounter 3-1 until the 74th minute. But it went all sq. on the remaining whistle with Southampton turning the desk round with two back-to-back strikes, the final of which got here within the stoppage time. Devastated by the outcome, Conte vented out his frustration over the membership officers in addition to the footballers within the post-match presser. Hojbjerg, who has been a daily starter for the Italian supervisor, thinks it was a “ very honest and open” assertion from the coach’s perspective.
Referring to the Southampton fixture, Antonio Conte highlighted the gamers’ lack of dedication to the sport, which, in accordance to him, led to the beautiful draw. He mentioned, “They don’t want to play under pressure or under stress. They are used to it here. We are 11 players that go into the pitch. I see selfish players that don’t want to help each other and don’t put their hearts into the game.” Moreover, Conte identified the membership’s below-par efficiency within the main competitions, lashing out on the officers. “This is Tottenham’s story. There is the owner for 20 years and they never won something,” the 53-year-old defined additional.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, on this case, supported the supervisor’s discontent, saying, “We’ve all seen it. It was a very honest and very open press conference he delivered,” as cited by Sport Bible. For a purpose, Hojbjergalso highlighted Tottenham’s disappointing show of soccer within the marquee occasions just like the Champions League and the FA Cup. “You don’t do that if you’ve reached the quarter-final of the Champions League or the semi-final of the FA Cup. It comes from the fact that we did not get the results we as a team and a club,” the Danish footballer famous.
Hojbjerg added that he would take Conte’s rant in a optimistic method and can strive to enhance his sport, in a bid to fulfill the supervisor. He mentioned, “The coach has not been satisfied and that is what I will take with me. What I do know about myself is that I am an honest player. I always give my 100 per cent for the team.”
Although, whereas being questioned about Conte’s public criticism, the midfielder believes that the Tottenham boss may very well be extra particular whereas elaborating his ideas. “If that’s how he sees it, then you have to be a little more precise in order for you as a player to take it to heart,” Hojbjerg said.
Despite the turbulent state of affairs within the squad, Tottenham look promising to handle a Champions League spot this season, with lead striker Harry Kane in red-hot type. They at the moment are occupying fourth place within the Premier League desk with 49 factors in 28 matches.
Their future, nevertheless, largely relies on the upcoming league fixtures in opposition to Newcastle and Liverpool, who’re within the race for a top-four end as effectively. After the worldwide break of March, the Spurs will journey to Everton for an away outing, scheduled for April 4.
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