Antonio Conte’s severe character is to be expected whether you like it or not says Christian Vieri
Antonio Conte’s “severe” and “demanding” character was to be expected, according to Christian Vieri, a former Juventus teammate… who assures that the fired Tottenham coach is “used to bumping into everyone”
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Antonio Conte’s former teammate at Juventus and Italy, Christian Vieri, has criticized the recently dismissed Tottenham coach for his “severe” and “demanding” character.
Conte was relieved of his duties as Spurs manager on Sunday night after launching his now infamous verbal attack on his own players following the 3-3 draw at Southampton.
And, after the news, Vieri told the press in Italy that he was not surprised to see his former teammate leave Spurs and assured that the Italian coach is “used to bumping into everyone.”
“Antonio is used to bumping into everyone, it’s his character,” Vieri told the Italian outlet. Corriere della Sera on Tuesday.
“If a club hires you, you shouldn’t expect someone who is happy with everything,” he continued. He is always on the limit, it is his way of being, whether you like it or not.
Antonio Conte was sacked from his job as Tottenham manager on Sunday night after launching a vicious verbal attack on his players.
Christian Vieri and Conte played together for the Italian national team for seven years.
‘You know what you’re going to find. Every two years she fights with everyone? Yes. Does he always leave with problems? Yes. You know that he is demanding and serious.
“There are coaches like Conte and Mourinho who hammer at all hours, push and always demand the best. And then there are those who are fine with everything, they stay where they are.
Each one trains and sees football in their own way, and that does not mean that one coach is right and the other is wrong.
The two former Italy internationals played together for Juventus during the 1996-1997 season and for the national team from 1997-2004.
The 53-year-old head coach was sacked from his role as Tottenham head coach after less than 18 months in charge.
After managing to secure a top-four finish in his first season at the club, the Italian has struggled to get the best of his Spurs side this campaign.
At the time of his departure, Tottenham were clinging to their position in the top four of the Premier League, were knocked out of the FA Cup in humiliating fashion by Sheffield United, and knocked out of the Champions League by AC in the round of 16. . Milan.
Conte will be replaced by his former assistant Christian Stellini, who will be helped by Ryan Mason on an interim basis until the end of the season.
The 53-year-old has struggled to get the best out of his Spurs players throughout this year.