Antonio Conte is set to depart as Højbjerg laments the lack of communication
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Pierre-Emile Højbjerg says he wishes that Antonio Conte had been more open and “precise” in his communication with the Tottenham squad as he reflected on the manager’s outburst which has made his position untenable and set the wheels in motion for his sacking.
Conte laid into the players after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Southampton, calling them “selfish” and questioning their mentality, the frustrations that have simmered during an erratic season boiling over in spectacular fashion. Spurs have started to check the market for Conte’s successor and are making plans for his immediate departure. Previously, he had been expected to leave at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract.
The most likely short-term solution is for Ryan Mason, who is on the coaching staff, to step up as a caretaker until the end of the season. 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.
