According to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol, Antonio Conte is perhaps now “wanting out of the club” after the explosive press conference.
He reported that the Italian’s future is hanging by the thread with the players upset by his attack on them.
He said:
“Antonio Conte is back in Italy and I think it’s touch and go if he keeps his job as Tottenham manager or not. It’s up to Daniel Levy now whether he takes any action over Conte,”
“As far as the players go, they expect it’s a matter of time before he leaves. They’re upset by the fact he’s questioned their commitment to the club. My sense was this morning that Antonio Conte actually wanted to continue as Tottenham manager. But I’m not so sure now this lunchtime. My understanding is he didn’t speak out because he wanted to be sacked but because it’s been something inside him for a long time.
“I’ve been told now that there’s a growing sense that it will be difficult for him to continue as Spurs manager.”
🗣️ "Conte didn't speak out because he wanted to be sacked, he spoke out because this is something he has been keeping inside himself for a very long time."@SkyKaveh feels it's going to be difficult for Antonio Conte to remain at Tottenham ⚪️❌ pic.twitter.com/VdAFzh2B6g
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 20, 2023
His fiery press conference after the Southampton game has turned the mood around the club.
According to a report, Conte had to clarify to the owners that his remarks were aimed at the players and not them.
Daniel Levy has a huge decision to make now. With Conte apparently having lost the dressing room and with him set to leave the club at the end of the season regardless, it will be interesting to see whether he is sacked now is allowed to see of his contract.
It is worth noting that if he is sacked before his contract ends, Spurs will have to pay him £5m in compensation fee.
