Spurs boss Antonio Conte praises Oliver Skipp and Pape Sarr after Milan loss - 'Trust in them justified'

The performances from Oliver Skipp and Pape Sarr have made Antonio Conte «more relaxed» despite Tottenham's defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 match. Brahim Diaz scored Milan's sole goal in their 1-0 win at the San Siro, leaving the North London club with it all to play for in the second leg. Ad Conte opted to start youngsters Sarr and Skipp in midfield, and the Italian manager waxed lyrical about their quality.

Champions League'You have to be stable' — Conte says some of his players 'collapse' under pressure14 HOURS AGO “I’m really satisfied for both players because I think Sarr and Skippy played a very good game and they showed that the trust that we have in them is justified. They repaid it," Conte told BT Sport after the loss. «Don’t forget that now we are with three midfielders, and we maybe have to continue for the rest of the season with these three midfielders,» he continued, referring to the injuries of Rodrigo Bentacur and Yves Bissouma.

«These performances from Skippy and Sarr make me more relaxed.” 'Not a proper team' – Hargreaves critical of PSG after first-leg loss to impressive Bayern Ferdinand: Guardiola 'bored' of the Premier League as he chases European glory On the match itself, Conte said: “I think it was better today, high intensity and I think we played against a good team. Don’t forget, Milan won the league last season in Italy. To concede that first goal, we can do much better.