Conte: We have to show in every game to be better than last season

Added at:

Speaking to SPURSPLAY, Tottenham's manager Antonio Conte reflected on victory over Leicester:

“It was an important win, to get three points was vital for us. I thought we started well, but after 10 minutes we conceded a penalty. Then, Hugo was good to save the penalty, but to have another bad situation was not so good for the confidence, but, at the same time, we were very good to score the two goals.

“After that, we lost a bit of confidence to play the ball, I saw my players a bit scared, I don’t know why, but we have to work on this aspect.

“In the second half, we have seen another game, we played with confidence, with great energy. In the first half, around 20, 25 minutes, we didn’t have so much energy. In the second half we had a lot of energy. That means that maybe we have to improve our mentality and manage that well.

“I’m happy because we played a good game and it was important for my players, because after a loss in the Champions League... and, honestly, I was disappointed with this loss in the Champions League, when you play a game and you deserve to lose, I’m first to recognise that. Honestly, we didn’t deserve to lose this game, and, for this reason, I was very disappointed.

“I spoke with my players, I said after a defeat that a good team, a team that wants to think to go to another level, has to have a good reaction, quickly and I’m happy, in the second half, under difficulty, I saw a great reaction from everybody.

“We have to show in every game to be better than last season. The competition is very high, very difficult. We have to fight to try to do our best and, in our hearts, in our minds, we have to have the ambition to be competitive, to fight for something important.”

NewsRSS - News - Terrikon

20 June

08:45
Türkiye Eliminated from FIFA World Cup
05:55
2026 FIFA World Cup: Brazil Cruise Past Haiti to Go Top of Group C
05:10
2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco Once Again Break Scottish Hearts
00:12
2026 FIFA World Cup: USA Reach Knockout Stage After Victory Over Australia

19 June

22:27
Algeria fury over officiating: FIFA to review controversial incidents in Argentina defeat
10:19
World Cup 2026 Over for Ismaël Koné
07:22
Canada Make World Cup History with Six-Goal Demolition of Qatar
06:56
Mexico Become First Team to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage
00:15
Yakin’s Super Subs Shine as Switzerland Crush Bosnia

18 June

21:12
South Africa’s Fighting Spirit Earns Crucial Draw Against Czech Republic
14:36
Official: Ibrahima Konaté Completes Real Madrid Move
08:34
2026 FIFA World Cup: Luis Díaz Helps Colombia Defeat Uzbekistan
08:15
2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana Leave It Late to Sink Panama
01:47
Grit and resilience: England outgun Croatia in World Cup 2026 opening-round thriller

17 June

22:34
Portugal Held by Resilient DR Congo in Disappointing Draw
13:47
UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round Draw Confirmed
13:07
Official: Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid
09:52
Arnautović Inspires Austria Victory Over Jordan
08:22
High-Scoring Start to the FIFA Club World Cup: More Than Three Goals Per Game
06:42
In pursuit of Klose: Lionel Messi masterclass secures Argentina’s opening three points at World Cup 2026
05:05
Norway Grind Out Convincing Win Over Iraq
00:06
France Overcome Senegal as Kylian Mbappe Breaks Just Fontaine's Record

16 June

19:40
UEFA Conference League 2026/27: First Qualifying Round Draw Results
19:25
Official: Ruben Amorim Appointed AC Milan Head Coach
18:30
UEFA Europa League 2026/27: First Qualifying Round Draw Results