After Tottenham's 1-0 loss to relegation-threatened Burnley on Wednesday night, Antonio Conte seems to wonder if he is the ideal man to fix the club's problems.
The Clarets' first back-to-back wins in 13 months were swept away by Ben Mee's header, which moved them to within two points of safety.
Tottenham, on the other hand, suffered their fourth league defeat in five games, keeping them in eighth position, tantalisingly close to a place in Europe but unable to break through. 'I don't want to comment on the game, only the situation,' a sad Conte remarked after the game. We've lost four of our last five games. 'It's not about the performances; this is the reality.' This is the situation. No one, including the club, myself, the players, and the supporters, deserves to be in this predicament, but it is the reality.' I came here to attempt to help the situation in Tottenham, but I'm not doing so well right now. It's incredibly frustrating for me because I know we're putting in a lot of effort and trying to get the best out of each and every player, but the reality is this. 'I can't close my eyes because I'm too honest... I believe we will examine the circumstances and make a decision.'
Despite the fact that they are only three points behind fifth place and have games in hand on a number of teams around them, Conte believes their form is more akin to that of a team fighting relegation.
'This isn't something I'm used to,' he continued. 'The situation isn't going to change.' Someone has to talk about the title battle, but the reality is that we've been fighting for relegation for the last five games. 'This is how it is...' I'm not in the mood to close my eyes. Because I want to help Tottenham, I must accept responsibility and am open to any decision. I've wanted to contribute since the first day I arrived.' I repeat: I am too honest to close my eyes and continue in this manner, and it is not proper at this time for me to receive my income.'
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