Antonio Conte Makes Surprise Decision on His Tottenham Future After Defeat to Burnley

• Antonio Conte has hinted he could have his future with Tottenham Hotspur re-assessed just months after he joined them
• The Italian tactician made the suggestion after watching his side suffer a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor
• The loss dealt Spurs a massive blow in their hopes to finish in the top-four as they remain eighth on the log with 39 points
• Conte joined Spurs back in November 2021 to succeed Nuno Espirito who had been shown the door at the time

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has hinted he could dump the north London club following their shock defeat to relegation candidates, Burnley.

Off a thrilling 3-2 win over Premier League leaders, Man City, Tottenham were unable to build on that momentum as they suffered a shock loss against the Clarets on Wednesday night, February 23.

Ben Mee's 71st-minute goal made all the difference at Turf Moor as Spurs were dealt a blow in their hopes to qualify for the Champions League.

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Conte reacts to Burnley defeat

Speaking after the match, Conte described the loss as "difficult" as he bemoaned Spurs' lack of consistency.

The experienced Italian tactician went on to suggest he could depart the London club, just months after he succeeded Nuno Espirito who was sacked.

"It was difficult tonight. It’s not only tonight, in the last five games we’ve lost four games," Conte said.

"It means that we need to… there will be an assessment, an assessment about the club, about me, because I think for me it’s very frustrating to lose the four games in the last five games," he added.

Tottenham falter in top-four race

Meanwhile, Spurs' disappointing defeat at Burnley now leaves them in eighth on the Premier League standings with 39 points, a massive seven behind fourth-placed Man United.

Whereas they still have two games in hand, it remains to be seen how much of a fight they could make in their push to finish in the top four.

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Luis Enrique watches Man United at Wanda Metropolitano

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Luis Enrique was among thousands of fans who turned up at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano to watch Man United in action in the Champions League.

The Spain national team head coach is among the experienced tacticians linked with the Man United job.

Enrique's presence at the Wanda Metropolitano is expected to fuel the speculation of a possible move to England.