Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to be “more precise” following the Italian’s rant on Saturday.
After Spurs gave up a two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Southampton, Conte called his players “selfish” and criticised the club’s culture.
the 53-year-old, who has returned to Italy during the international break, will be sacked.
“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. We are still where we want and need to be in the Premier League. But yes, it’s hard.
“I understand that if you want to be successful as a team, you need 11 men who are committed to a project and a culture.
“But I think he has to elaborate on how he feels before you as a player can start measuring and weighing.”
Former midfielder Ryan Mason, currently a first-team coach under Conte, is reportedly set to be appointed on an interim basis
if Conte is sacked.