Tag: Conte
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I have a lot of affection for Lukaku – Conte
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says he retains his admiration for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku has infuriated Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and the Blues support after a disparaging interview on Italian television this week. Asked about his former Inter Milan striker, Conte said: “I have a lot of affection for him, but he is a…
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Tottenham boost top-four hopes after Palace win
Tottenham scored twice in two first-half minutes to set up a victory over Crystal Palace and keep up the pressure on the Premier League top four. Harry Kane opened the scoring with his second goal in as many games, before Lucas Moura doubled their lead with a powerful header from close range. Palace, who had…
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Kane shows me his commitment every day – Conte
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is convinced of the commitment of Harry Kane. While there exists speculation that Kane will again seek to leave Spurs next summer after missing a move to Manchester City this year, Conte is convinced his star striker is happy where he is. The Italian said, “Harry showed me great availability and…
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I pity Antonio Conte at Tottenham – Roy Keane
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has expressed his sympathy for Tottenham boss, Antonio Conte and believes the Italian faces an unenviable task in his attempt to make Spurs a winning team. Having successfully managed Chelsea and Inter Milan, Conte joined Tottenham at the start of November. The former Juventus boss has made a positive early…
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I can’t afford to start games without Kane – Conte
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says he won’t consider managing Harry Kane’s games through the Christmas programme. Kane, 28, has only scored ONE Premier League goal in 12 matches this season. But asked if Kane needed a rest over the festive period, Conte replied: “To start a game without Harry now is a bit difficult for…
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Spurs beat Brentford as Conte unbeaten league start continues
Antonio Conte’s unbeaten league start as Tottenham boss continued as they kept pace with the top four with a comfortable win over a lacklustre Brentford. A 12th-minute own goal from right wing-back Sergi Canos gave them the lead, before Son Heung-min finished off a scintillating counter-attack in the second half. The opener came from a…
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Tottenham my most difficult challenge – Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte says he decided to take the Tottenham job thanks to the ambitions of chairman Daniel Levy. Conte admits a chat with Levy convinced him of the board’s plans. He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “When Levy returned to the office, he convinced me by showing that he wanted me to coach all costs. “In…