The Bookies now have Antonio Conte as the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave following Tottenham’s loss to Burnley on Wednesday night.
Spurs had lost three matches on the bounce before they recorded a stunning 3-2 win away to Manchester City on Saturday evening.
However, the north Londoners were unable to build on the impressive display at the Etihad as they were defeated 1-0 by a second-half Ben Mee goal, with Conte ‘s side recording just two shots on target across 90 minutes at Turf Moor.
In an explosive post-match press conference, the Italian said: “The reality is this. That we lost four games of the last five. No one deserves this type of situation – the club, me, the payers and fans, but this is the reality.
“I came in to try to improve the situation in Tottenham but maybe in this moment, I don’t know, I’m not so good to improve the situation.
“For me, it’s very frustrating because I know we’re working hard, working a lot and trying to get the best out of every single player. The reality is this.
“I’m too honest to close my eyes and say: ‘OK on Saturday we’re going to play another game”. It’s right at the moment to see well, what is the situation well and to make an assessment. Also I repeat: I’m really frustrated and I’m not used to being faced with this type of situation.”
The former Chelsea manager’s comments have left him the bookies’ favourite to be the next Premier League boss to leave, according to @thesackrace on Twitter.
Conte then added: “But the problem, I repeat: I’m trying to do everything to change the situation but the situation is not changing. Someone has to speak about the race for the fourth place, and the reality from the last five games is we have to pay attention to not fight for the relegation zone.
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“This is the truth. this is the reality, and when this type of situation happens, maybe there is something wrong. I don’t want to close my eyes, I want to take my responsibility, if I have the responsibility.
“I am open, I am open for every decision because I want to help Tottenham.
“From the first day I arrived here I want to help Tottenham. I repeat: I am too honest to close my eyes and continue in this way, and also take my salary. But it’s not right in this moment.”