Coach Conte: 'Richarlison is quite selfish'

"I saw the interview and it seems that Richarlison is not criticizing me. But he made the mistake of using the word 'I', instead of 'we'. Richarlison is being quite selfish," coach Conte said of his studies. publicly condemned him and the coaching staff, during the press conference before the 27th round of the Premier League on March 10.

Richarlison previously publicly criticized Conte's decision to reserve him when Tottenham were eliminated by Milan in the 1/8 round of the Champions League. According to the Brazilian striker, the coaching staff promised to let him start if he passed the fitness test. However, after that, Richarlison still had to reserve. He has yet to score for Tottenham in the Premier League.

"Richarlison is right to say this season has been a disaster for him. But the season is still on and he will be able to play if he performs well," coach Conte added. "He made a mistake and apologizes for it. We have to improve, first of all mentally. I have to be responsible."

Tottenham are eliminated in all cups this season, leaving only the Premier League to strive for. They are fourth with 45 points, just three points ahead of Liverpool and have played more than one game.

Tottenham is heavily invested in the summer transfer window, with the focus being on the $60 million contract with Richarlison. But coach Conte's team played inconsistently, having lost nine Premier League matches - the most in the top 6. Besides the fluctuating performance of Richarlison and the rookies, some pillars of Tottenham's previous seasons also declined. , typically Son Heung-min.