Antonio Conte says Tottenham Hotspur must relish the pressure against AC Milan
Speaking in the pre-match press conference as quoted by Metro, Antonio Conte insists that Tottenham Hotspur must relish the pressure and embrace it to find a better way to handle it.
Antonio Conte’s return to the Tottenham dugout couldn’t come at a more crucial time for the club. Spurs are facing AC Milan in the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie and the team desperately needs a win to keep their season alive
While the Italian manager has been recovering from surgery in Italy, the team has suffered a number of setbacks, including their exit from the FA Cup and a defeat at the hands of Wolves in the Premier League.
However, with Conte back in London and ready to take charge, the players are feeling confident and ready to embrace the pressure that comes with such a high-stakes game. The manager has called on his team to rise to the occasion and not be intimidated by the weight of expectations.
Conte knows all too well about the pressure that comes with managing a top-tier football team. He has led some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, to success in both domestic and international competitions.
The Italian manager has already made his presence felt in the Tottenham dressing room, calling on his players to live up to their potential and not be afraid of the challenge ahead. He believes that pressure can be a positive force that can help a team to perform at their best, and he wants his players to embrace this mentality.
Speaking about the situation, here is what Conte had to say about how Tottenham must embrace the pressure
“The pressure? We live for this type of game, we live for this type of moment because when the pressure is going up, it means your level is going up. To live with the pressure means to sometimes be a bit stressed and not always to be in peace with yourself but to stress yourself and to put pressure in a positive way”
Of course, it won’t be an easy task for Tottenham to overturn their 1-0 deficit against AC Milan. The Italian side has a strong defensive record and will be looking to hold onto their advantage. However, with Conte’s tactical expertise and motivational skills, Tottenham has every chance of pulling off a comeback.
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Conte’s future at the club is far from certain. A comeback tonight will go a long way in getting him some support. Let’s see how it goes.
