Spurs boss Conte ‘very happy’ to reunite with ‘great man’ Eriksen

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has revealed he is looking forward to seeing Christian Eriksen ahead of their clash with Brentford.

Eriksen joined Brentford in January, making a remarkable return after suffering a cardiac arrest on the itch in last summer’s European Championships.

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Brentford’s clash with Spurs will be the first time Eriksen has lined up against his former side and it will be also be a chance for him to reunite with Conte, who managed him at Inter.

Speaking to the media, Conte revealed his joy at seeing the Danish international back playing top level football.

“First of all, I’m very happy to see him, to play football again because the images were terrible for everybody. We suffered a lot for him and his family,” said the Italian.

“I had the opportunity to meet him when he had just arrived in Brentford. I spoke to him and his family. We’re talking about not only an important player but a great man.

“I wish him and his family the best for the present and the future. To meet him tomorrow for a game will be a pleasure.

“It’s incredible because not many times have happened what happened and to see him play football, football is life and it’s great for him and his family because they’ve come back to having a normal life.”

Conte also revealed his delight at seeing youngster Oliver Skipp sign a new long-term contract with the club.

“I’m very happy for Skippy because we are talking about a good player, a young player from an academy. We know very well a player who has developed.

“He’s not only a good player, we are talking about a fantastic guy. He’s having a bit of problem with his injury. I know his frustration. I think his new contract shows we trust him a lot.