Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg asks Tottenham boss Antonio Conte to 'elaborate' after accusing players of being 'selfish'

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has asked manager Antonio Conte to «elaborate» on explosive comments he made after the 3-3 draw at Southampton. Conte called Tottenham players “selfish”, highlighting the club's trophy drought under the current ownership after his side threw away a two-goal lead at St Mary’s on Saturday. Ad Rumours have been swirling about Conte’s future as Spurs boss since, with reports suggesting the Italian could be sacked this week.

Premier LeagueSpurs could sack Conte this week, Man Utd scout Mitoma – Paper Round19 HOURS AGO Denmark’s Hojbjerg was questioned about Conte during the international break and while he accepted Tottenham’s season hadn’t gone to plan — having been knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup in the space of a week — he asked his manager to elaborate on his comments. «I think we've all seen it [Conte's comments],» said Hojbjerg. «He gave a very honest and very open press conference.

It is because he is not satisfied. 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. »It comes from the fact that, unfortunately, we did not get the results we as a team and club wanted.

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