It warms the heart to see a lively, energetic and positive coach ahead of a game. After the vexations that were clearly weighed upon José Mourinho and the frankly worrisome moments witnessed under Nuno Espírito Santo, Conte looks happy to be alive.
Can Spurs meaningfully show up against Burnley, though?
This was also an entertaining presser, and it was clear that Conte was visibly happier to be talking face to face with reporters, opposed to taking his chances with Zoom connections.
Genuine enthusiasm , great to see, he has a growing relationship with the squad it seems and if we can build on the last performance and get a run going then who knows, so let’s hope so.
His pressers are always interesting. Little self promotion, no it’s all about me Jose show, or the mind numbing monosyllables of Nuno.
You get a considered answer with as much truth as you can expect from a Premier League manager and a lot of common sense and plain old charm.