Hojbjerg warns Conte has to ask ‘bigger question’ of Tottenham as vital missing ingredient named

Tottenham’s recent struggles are about more than just their inconsistent form according to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who insisted his side are not giving up.

Spurs came into the season looking forward to another new chapter under manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, Tottenham sought a change of approach.

However, Nuno got the sack too and so Antonio Conte – a summer target – finally got his chance. However, he too has faced the same problems as his predecessors.

Tottenham have enjoyed some decent results under the Italian, but inconsistency has proved the major problem. Indeed, they beat Manchester City 3-2 away and thrashed Leeds 4-0. In between, though, they lost to Burnley and Middlesbrough.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Denmark international midfielder Hojbjerg insisted the results do not tell the full Tottenham story.

“If you beat City away you should follow that up by not losing the game after. And we did,” Hojbjerg said.

“That’s why this question is, rightly so, asked but it’s a bit difficult to explain short and sharp, maybe it’s a bigger question?

“But it’s something we are definitely aware of and working on and not happy with of course, at all.”

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Spurs face Everton on Monday evening before playing Manchester United away. Conte’s men are pushing for a top-four Premier League finish, with United a direct rival.

Everton, meanwhile, are fighting at the wrong end of the table. As a result, Hojbjerg insisted that Monday’s clash in north London will prove a “great challenge” against a team with “fresh ideas” under Frank Lampard.

As for where Tottenham can improve, Hojbjerg called for stability.

The 26-year-old said: “I can give you a big explanation or a big sing along but as long as the