Conte

Tottenham players on Tuesday morning began filtering back to training, still in the dark over head coach Antonio Conte's future but with the growing ...

Conte was asked by the club for an explanation of his comments at St Mary's and insisted that his criticism was directed at the squad and not Levy. Most of the squad are on international duty and are not due to return to the club until next week, which has given the chairman some breathing space to thrash out the terms of Conte's exit and decide on short- and long-term succession plans. Conte will not back down after his stinging criticism of the squad at Southampton on Saturday, and it is seen as only a matter of time before his departure is confirmed, although the club was this morning remaining tight-lipped on reports that he would be sacked by the end of the week.

With Conte on the verge of being sacked, Tottenham are weighing up their next move but contenders such as Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel would need ...

It may be described as mutual, although Conte would naturally not want to give up any of a £4m pay-off. Weighing over everything is the fact that there is still over a quarter of the season to play, with an awful lot at stake, and Levy is intent not to just let it drift like after sacking Jose Mourinho in 2020-21. [Miguel Delaney](/author/miguel-delaney) Comments [Daniel Levy](/topic/daniel-levy) is consulting with close advisors over whether to give [Ryan Mason](/topic/ryan-mason) the [Tottenham ](/topic/tottenham-hotspur)job until the end of the season or try and bring in a new manager before then, with [Antonio Conte](/topic/antonio-conte) virtually certain to be sacked before the next Premier League fixture against Everton.

Tottenham are set to part ways with Antonio Conte later this week, talkSPORT sources understand.The majority of the Spurs hierarchy feel Conte's pos.

Pochettino was sacked by Levy in 2019, months after guiding them to the Champions League final. With Conte flying back to Italy on Monday, the writing is on the wall regarding his future at the club. [The Italian](https://talksport.com/who/antonio-conte/), who was appointed as manager of Spurs in 2021, took aim at the under performing squad with some [explosive comments at the weekend.](https://talksport.com/football/1366399/tottenham-antonio-conte-explosive-interview-southampton-draw/)

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded to Antonio Conte's outburst and claimed that his team-mates are not "committed to the project".

Tottenham Hotspur chief Daniel Levy reportedly 'contributed to Antonio Conte's anger' before the manager's extraordinary rant over the weekend.

They will also drop down to sixth if Newcastle and Liverpool make the most of their games in hand. ](https://www.football365.com/news/transfer-gossip-liverpool-milinkovic-savic-bellingham-part-ex-osimhen-chelsea-real-madrid) It has also been a priority that they end their trophy drought. ](https://www.football365.com/news/conte-sack-tottenham-final-decision-head-coach-expected-agree-departure-this-week) [Conte stated post-match that some of his players are “selfish” as they “do not want to help” their team-mates.](https://www.football365.com/news/antonio-conte-reaction-southampton-3-3-spurs-selfish-not-a-team) They exited the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League prematurely.

Antonio Conte looks set to be sacked at Tottenham Hotspur with former boss Mauricio Pochettino set to take over.

The Austrian 48-year-old, who spent all but one year of his playing career at Ried, has managed SV Ried, LASK, VfL Wolsfburg and Frankfurt. Glasner recently guided his side to success in the Europa League with a penalty shootout win over Rangers in the final. Enrique has been one of the most renowned and successful managers of his generation, known for his incisive and direct football with quick transitions from defense to attack. The 51-year-old Argentinian manager could return to North London following his previous stint at the club from 2014-2019. Advertisement The North London club have reportedly begun to check the market for a [new manager amid concerns](/sport/football/england-managers-ranked-gareth-southgate-4068392) that many of the players are no longer behind the Italian head coach.

Tottenham news: Luis Enrique is just one of many names linked with taking over from Antonio Conte at Spurs.

It would depend on the team and the football they played." One key dependent in Enrique's possible move to England is whether his wife, Elena Cullell, would be open to a move to the United Kingdom. When Sir Alex Ferguson left Man United, Enrique was understood to be on the shortlist to replace him and then again in 2018 before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho. Having been out of the management game for over four months, Enrique looks to be weighing up his next options with the Spurs job catching his eye. 18 months prior at the rescheduled European championships, Enrique guided Spain to the semi-finals where penalties also bested them losing to tournament winners Italy. The former Barcelona boss won eight major honours in under four years at Camp Nou but his recent job as manager of the Spain national team was not as successful.

Pochettino's return has an air of inevitability, but the bookmakers are yet to go odds-on for this possible re-appointment. Pochettino could be in line for ...

That could be music to Spurs fans’ ears, given their displays under Conte. The stock of Roberto De Zerbi has risen vastly since he first graced these shores in September. “If a request comes from abroad, then I believe that Oliver will think about it.” The The fault is only for the club, or for every manager that stay here.” [Brighton will cope after Graham Potter](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-fulham-proof-spend-european-football-2156361?ico=in-line_link), with the Seagulls remaining in contention for European football next season and arguably playing a more attractive brand of football to boot. [last-16 defeat to Morocco](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/morocco-world-cup-golden-generaiton-help-kings-fortune-2023893?ico=in-line_link) at the World Cup last year. [to Europa League glory](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/europa-league-final-player-ratings-kevin-trapp-save-aaron-ramsey-ryan-kent-1637527?ico=in-line_link) last season – [beating Barcelona](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/frankfurt-fans-barcelona-europa-league-nou-camp-tickets-how-many-protest-1576703?ico=in-line_link), West Ham and Rangers en route. It is easy in this way. [Tuchel’s Chelsea exit](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/thomas-tuchel-chelsea-sacking-inside-transfer-player-arguments-todd-boehly-anger-1838219?ico=in-line_link), coupled with their [struggles since](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/graham-potter-chelsea-worst-aspects-brighton-team-2218951?ico=in-line_link), have helped preserve his status among the “elite” head coaches – and his current availability is appealing too. Tottenham’s story is this. [astonishing weekend rant](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/antonio-conte-selfish-spurs-unacceptable-southampton-comeback-2219143?ico=in-line_link) – where he branded Spurs’ players “selfish” – viewed as the most blatant indication yet that the [coach himself wants out](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-truth-antonio-conte-2219703?ico=in-line_link).

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has put himself in line for the sack thanks to a raging public rant towards his players and the club's owner, Daniel Levy, ...

[Ryan Mason](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ryan-mason), who's currently part of Conte's backroom staff, could take charge on an interim basis as he did following the sacking of [Jose Mourinho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho) in April 2021. By then, a new manager could be in place, with former boss [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mauricio-pochettino) tipped to return. Hojbjerg, who's in his third season at Tottenham and part of the team who crashed out of both the Champions League and FA Cup in March, added: "He didn't tell us what he wanted to say at the press conference. Let us know your pick in the [Hojbjerg](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/pierre-emile-hojbjerg) and his team-mates after they squandered a 3-1 lead to draw with rock-bottom side [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) on Saturday, [sparking a 10-minute tirade](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/antonio-conte-tottenham-press-conference-29494225) which is sure to go down as one of the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) 's most infamous post-match rants. 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. The I am a player who always gives 100 per cent of myself for the team." It comes from the fact that, unfortunately, we did not get the results we as a team and club wanted. [expected to be sacked](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-spurs-antonio-conte-sacking-29509150) by Levy later this week, Hojbjerg has become the first player to respond. "[It was a] very honest and very open press conference he gave. "Tottenham's story is this," Conte fumed in the St Mary's media room.

It's that time of the week for our Tottenham Hotspur Q&A with our Spurs reporter Alasdair Gold on everything going on with the club and Antonio Conte.

While you wait for yours and other's answers, be sure to check out all of the latest content around the latest (You can also sign up by clicking on the silhouette on the top right-hand corner of the screen). [Spurs news on the site](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/) [.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) You can take part and ask about any topics that cross your mind about the club. The head coach also criticised the culture at the club, saying: "Tottenham's story is this. 20 years there is the owner and they never won something but why?"

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg says he wishes that Antonio Conte had been more 'precise' in his communication with the Tottenham squad as he reflected on the ...

“But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing.” His tone was sympathetic towards Conte, a manager who has been good for him, but he did suggest he ought to have explained himself more clearly to the players. Amorim would be interested in the role and expensive to recruit. He did the same after Jose Mourinho’s dismissal in April 2021, losing the League Cup final but winning four of his six league games for a seventh place finish and Europa Conference League qualification. Previously, he had been expected to leave at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract. Spurs have started to check the market for Conte’s successor and are making plans for his immediate departure.

Ryan Mason is on standby to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur before the weekend if they can agree compensation with Antonio Conte and his backroom staff.

It is believed that Conte has taken charge of his last match as Spurs boss, with the Italian set to lose his job during the international break before Tottenham ...

“He’s an unbelievable coach, an unbelievable manager. However, Doherty has come out in defence of his former manager. The defender left Spurs on deadline day in January and joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer, after his contract was mutually terminated as Tottenham were unable to loan out any more players.

Conte launched into an astonishing 10-minute rant after his side threw away a two-goal lead at bottom-of-the-league Southampton on Saturday to draw 3-3.

His contract is up at the end of the season, we all know that. 'We're used to him being very passionate but I got a feeling that the end is in sight from him. He didn't leave anybody unscarred after that press conference. He told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily: 'He's come out swinging. The former Chelsea striker, 60, believes Spurs should try to bring Kompany to north London - The Chelsea striker believes Spurs should try to bring Kompany to north London

Doherty played under Conte before leaving Spurs for Atletico Madrid in January.

I am using the six months I have there to try and get better, to try and understand the game better and improve my overall game.” “I am there until the end of the season and I am just using it as a learning experience. He won’t say anything in the press that he won’t say to his players.

The north London outfit are preparing to part ways with Conte after the Italian head coach lambasted the current Spurs players and club chiefs following ...

I said that I want to see the fire in their eyes, in their hearts. 'Not only the club, the manager and the staff. I want to see the right spirit. 'I said I wanted to see the fire and I have not seen it. They don't want to play under stress. [The Spurs boss has flown back to his family home in Turin](/sport/football/article-11881991/Under-fire-Spurs-boss-Conte-jets-escape-chaos-England-following-extraordinary-rant.html) following his incredible verbal tirade, as chairman Daniel Levy drafts up a list of potential successors.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to elaborate on his stinging criticism of the players after ...

And sometimes the waves go high in football." But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing." 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," the former Southampton player said.

SAMI MOKBEL: Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy is ready to sack Conte during the current international break with internal discussions over the terms of his ...

Mason, who works under the Italian, is a contender to replace Conte on a short-term basis and he took the team on Tuesday in his absence. Chairman Daniel Levy is ready to sack Conte during the current international break with internal discussions over the terms of his exit now underway. [Ryan Mason is a contender to take over](/sport/football/article-11886047/Harry-Redknapp-offers-replace-Antonio-Conte-Tottenham-boss-despite-managerial-retirement.html)in the short-term [Tottenham](/sport/teampages/tottenham-hotspur.html) are preparing talks with [Antonio Conte](/sport/antonio-conte/index.html) over the terms of his expected exit, with [Ryan Mason](/sport/ryan-mason/index.html) taking the team as they trained for the first time since the Italian's vicious verbal attack.

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has thrown his hat in the ring for the potentially vacant Spurs role, with Antonio Conte's departure imminent.

Most recently were Crystal Palace who, sitting just three points off the drop, parted ways with relative newcomer Patrick Viera after a winless start to 2023, electing to [bring back the veteran Roy Hodgson from retirement](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/roy-hodgson-returns-crystal-palace-out-of-retirement-replace-patrick-vieira/blt6a566c79fc27312b) until the end of the season. Asked if he’d consider a call to aid Mason in that eventuality, Redknapp said: “Yeah of course, I would love that. It’s a difficult job and when you’re young it’s important to have someone experienced there with you. Many saw it as a sign of Conte wanting out of the north London club, and Redknapp has admitted he wouldn't mind a return to the place he called home between 2008 and 2012. It’s hard to say no.” When asked if Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has called him yet, Redknapp replied: “No definitely not, that has not happened.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Matt Doherty said they should stick with manager Antonio Conte amid speculation that the Italian could be heading for the ...

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg yesterday called on under-fire manager Antonio Conte to “elaborate” on his criticisms.

But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing.” We are still where we want and need to be in the Premier League. “It comes from the fact that, unfortunately, we did not get the results we as a team and club wanted.