Tottenham: Antonio Conte attacks his players, Levy and questions Spurs' club culture in amazing rant

Tottenham squandered a two-goal cushion and only managed a draw against bottom-placed club Southampton on Saturday (March 18) in the Premier League.

And after their lacklustre performance, manager Antonio Conte took apart the players, owners and the club as a whole in an astonishing rant. Conte said his players were 'selfish' and questioned the vision of the club while taking a dig at the current owners.

Conte has been at odds with the club and is expected to leave the North London outfit at the end of his current contract which terminates as the season expires. But he couldn't hide his frustration anymore after a series of underwhelming performances from his players.

Selfish Players

"The problem is that for another time we showed that we are not a team, we are 11 players that go onto the pitch. I see selfish players, I see players that don't want to help each other and don't put their heart," Conte said after the match.

Owners lack winning mentality

The manager then went on to question the owners and he feels the lack of ambition to win trophy roots from the top brass and that has stimulated the entire institution to settle with moderate ambitions.

"Because they are used to it here, they are used to it. They don't play for something important. They don't want to play under pressure, they don't want to play under stress. It is easy in this way. Tottenham's story is this: 20 years the owner is here, and they never won something but why?", Conte questioned.

The disappointing club culture

Tottenham have just won one Carabao Cup in the entirety of 21st century. And Conte believes the club culture has led to their downfall as players are never deemed responsible for the lack of results. Also he questioned their recruitment strategy and lamented reporters for providing players unfair leeways.

"The club has the responsibility for the transfer market, every coach that stayed here has the responsibility," he said. "And the players? The players? Where are the players? In my experience, if you want to be competitive, if you want to fight, you have to improve this aspect," he added.

The man sacked a serial winner on the eve of a cup final, to save money. He ran a huge risk when he hired an even more outspoken winner and he has been well and truly called out. This is all of his own making pic.twitter.com/NwXlmjS2G2

— Tottenham Hotspur (@1882_Tottenham) March 18, 2023

Is Conte's contract situation playing a part in the team's performance? Conte was quick to dismiss that, telling reporters, "You are finding an alibi, another alibi. You try to find an excuse for the players."

We have gone backward: Conte

The former Chelsea boss was brought in at Tottenham for an instant result, and he delivered that last season when Spurs went to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League. But this season has been a disaster and Conte believes they have taken a step back in the direction.

"If I have to compare last season and this season, we have to improve, but now we are worse in this aspect. When you are not a team, anything can happen, in any moment. Today is the last situation," he said.

"Don't forget that in FA Cup we lost to Sheffield United, who played with young players. Being a team is the most important thing. To understand that we play for the badge. We have to play to make our fans proud of us. We have to pay to show desire."

🎥 Highlights: Southampton 3-3 Spurs pic.twitter.com/GB7C7vibIX

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 18, 2023

Manager Change is not the solution

Tottenham's deep problem is multidirectional and Conte believes the onus is on everyone to change the situation and dynamic of the club. He said that only managerial change won't bring them results as players, owners and the club itself have to step up.

"Not only the club, the manager and the staff. The players have to be involved in this situation because it is time to change this situation if Tottenham want to change. If they want to continue in this way, they can change the manager, a lot of managers, but the situation cannot change. Believe me," Conte concluded.