Antonio Conte ‘totally committed to Tottenham’ despite poor run of form

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte committed to the club “in this moment” after admitting the job is far tougher than he imagined.

Antonio Conte suggested he was not the right man for the Tottenham job after the Burnley defeat in midweek (Adam Davy/PA)

The Italian cast doubt over his future when he suggested he was not “good enough” to fix Spurs’ problems following the midweek defeat to Burnley – their fourth loss in five games – and the club would have to make an assessment on the job he was doing.

Although he climbed down the next time he faced the media to preview Saturday’s trip to Leeds, he could not offer a stonecast guarantee he would still be at the club at the end of the season.

He did say, however, that he had a good relationship with chairman Daniel Levy, which involves an open and honest line of communication, even if Levy had not experienced his type before.

“I think in this moment I am totally committed to Tottenham and I have a good relationship with the club, especially with Daniel,” he said.

“And he knows very well what my thoughts are and for this, this is the most important thing for me.

“He knows very well what are my thoughts. And also because he wanted me here and for this reason, I always tell thanks for this opportunity that he gave me. But he knows very well what are my thoughts for the present and what is my vision, everything, everything.

“I think this is the best way to have a direct way with the owner. It is OK.”

Conte was certainly direct in his assessment of just how big a job he has on to get Spurs challenging at the top end of English football again.

He admits he thought he was coming into a club that was “more ready” to fight for honours.

“When I took this job with great enthusiasm, with great