Hojbjerg calls on Conte to elaborate after Tottenham criticism
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to elaborate on his stinging criticism of the players after Saturday’s Premier League draw at Southampton.
The experienced Denmark international is the first Spurs player to publicly react since Italian Conte’s angry rant in a media conference following the 3-3 draw.
Conte, who labelled his players selfish, lacking team spirit and not being able to play under pressure during his tirade, is tipped to leave the club before his contract expires in June.
Speaking head of Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Finland and Kazakhstan, the 27-year-old Hojbjerg was asked for his thoughts on Conte’s comments.
“He gave a very honest and very open press conference. It is because he is not satisfied. You don’t do...