DBasia.news – It is not easy for the coach of a football club to train a team in the midst of the spread of the corona virus that is currently happening in Europe. Especially for a new coach who came to coach the club.
Antonio Conte feels that way at Tottenham Hotspur. When he tried to apply the philosophy of football to his players, the corona virus returned and forced three of Tottenham’s matches to be postponed.
Tottenham’s last game occurred in early December when they won 3-0 over Norwich City. In that situation football doesn’t stop and Conte continues to train Tottenham to be ready for the next game.
The next game was not easy for Tottenham. In the continuation of the Premier League match, Tottenham hosted Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday (19/12) at 23.30 WIB.
Ahead of the match, Tottenham made unique preparations in the training session. When players alternated training at the club’s training center, Conte admitted that Tottenham did not have enough quantity to train normally. He also used mannequins or dummies to cover the amount.
“In these two weeks, for three days we didn’t have a training session and then we did a training session with only 10, 12 players, also because with the U-23 players there was Covid,” Conte said as quoted by Football London.
“Now for two, three days I have a squad without two, three players. Now we have a full training session but for sure, it is not easy to face this situation and train the players.”
“To have 12 players is challenging. To try something under the tactical aspect, usually if you want to try to play a formation you need 20 players and it’s not easy to do this. You have to practice with a mannequin and I quit. It’s not easy. It’s not the same thing.”
Conte also made it clear to his squad that they are ready to suffer against Liverpool, a team currently respected in England and Europe thanks to Jurgen Klopp.
“Liverpool are one of the best teams in Europe and also in the world for what they did and for what Jurgen has created in these past few years,” Conte added.
“They are doing very well. They really work hard. A strong team. Great to watch. It’s ice to watch Liverpool’s game. They play the way they play, the enthusiasm and passion they give in every game.”
“We have to be ready and we know that this game is not simple. We will face difficulties but we have to know that during the game there are times we have to be ready to suffer.”