Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham LIVE: All the latest news following the Italian’s exit, with Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino linked with the role as Cristian Stellini takes charge for the remainder of the season
Follow Sportsmail’s live blog for all the latest news after Antonio Conte left Tottenham by mutual consent.
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That is perhaps one of the biggest mysteries. Tottenham showed dramatic improvement following Conte’s arrival last season, and they were tipped by many to go on and challenge this year.
That has proven not to be the case, however, with Tottenham limp right from the opening game of the campaign.
Matt Barlow looks at what wrong for the manager.
For Tottenham, qualifying for the Champions League is now as important as ever. Spurs are in fourth as things stand, though Newcastle are two points behind with two games in hand.
Stellini, with Ryan Mason as his assistant, has 10 games to ensure Tottenham finish in the top four and thus qualify for the Champions League once more.
That starts with Everton away next Monday, with home games against Brighton and Bournemouth to follow.
To entice the big names – of course being the likes of Nagelsmann and Pochettino – qualifying could be crucial. Yes, Spurs will want to secure a new boss as soon as possible, but an upturn in form is essential.
You can read our full report from last night here, as it was finally confirmed that Conte’s 16-month spell with the north London club had ended.
Good morning and welcome to Sportsmail’s live blog as we take you through all the latest news and developments following Antonio Conte’s Tottenham exit.
The Italian was widely expected to leave Spurs following his extraordinary recent rant, but few were anticipating the announcement to come late on a Sunday night.
But here we are, and the focus now shifts to Conte’s successor. Cristian Stellini is now in charge until the end of the season.
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