Antonio Conte left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent on Sunday after he mocked “egocentric gamers” and the membership’s identification throughout an notorious post-match tirade.

“They do not play for one thing necessary. They do not wish to play below strain they usually do not wish to play below strain. It is simple that means,” the Italian coach mentioned after Tottenham drew 3-3 with Southampton. March 18 “The story of Tottenham is that this: 20 years there the proprietor (Daniel Levy), they usually by no means gained something. Why?”

Christian Stellini, who served as Conte’s assistant, took over the duty of main the staff till the top of the season. He might be assisted by former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason on this function.

Tottenham wished to talk to Julian Nagelsmann about the opportunity of him succeeding Conte, David Hytner Guardian I reported on Friday, however nothing verified their obvious curiosity. Nagelsmann’s shock sacking as Bayern Munich coach was confirmed on the identical day.

The 47-year-old Stellini will instantly be tasked with securing fourth place within the Spurs standings and thus clinching a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League. Tottenham presently sit fourth within the Premier League desk, albeit simply two factors behind Newcastle United with two matches in hand. Sixth-placed Liverpool have additionally performed two fewer video games than Tottenham and are seven factors behind fourth.

The north London aspect’s quest for a primary piece of silverware for the reason that 2008 League Cup is on maintain till subsequent season after AC Milan knocked them out within the Champions League final 16 earlier in March. Tottenham have been eradicated from the League Cup by Nottingham Forest and from the FA Cup by Second Division aspect Sheffield United.

“We now have 10 matches left within the Premier League and we’re combating to qualify for the Champions League,” mentioned Levy, proprietor of Tottenham. “All of us have to stay collectively. Everybody has to step up to make sure the very best potential consequence for our membership and our amazingly loyal supporters.”