Antonio Conte claims Tottenham have a ‘one per cent likelihood’ of a high 4 end

Antonio Conte has sensationally claimed Tottenham’s switch coverage is to weaken their squad, as he slammed an absence of skilled arrivals in January.

The Italian had earlier claimed his facet have only a ‘one per cent’ likelihood of ending within the Champions League locations this season. Tottenham are eighth, seven factors behind Manchester United in fourth, however have three video games in hand.

They head to leaders Metropolis this weekend on the again of three Premier League defeats in a row. 

Final month, Spurs introduced in solely Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur, whereas Tanguy Ndombele, Bryan Gil, Dele Alli and Giovani Lo Celso all left.

‘Relatively than reinforce the squad, we on paper weakened it,’ Conte mentioned. ‘Bentancur and Kulusevski are superb prospects for Tottenham, as a result of Tottenham are looking for younger gamers they will develop and develop, not gamers who’re prepared. 

‘That’s the challenge. I’ve realised now that that is the imaginative and prescient of the membership.’ 

Conte had additionally rubbished Spurs’ possibilities of qualifying for the Champions League subsequent season.

‘I’ve at all times mentioned that I’ve to really feel just one per cent the chance to win the league,’ he mentioned. ‘Right here it’s unusual as a result of possibly I really feel the one per cent risk to complete fourth. 

‘The extent of this league could be very excessive and there may be not plenty of house for different groups than the highest groups.’

Regardless of this, Conte insisted Spurs don’t have anything to worry.

‘It’s vital to not be scared,’ he added. ‘We have to have the need to struggle.’