Following last weekend’s draw against Southampton, Antonio Conte launched a fiery tirade during the Bangla Cricket Live press conference, shocking fans and pundits alike. He blasted his Tottenham players for being selfish, claimed the club lacked the DNA to win trophies, and didn’t stop there—he took direct aim at chairman Daniel Levy. According to Conte, the team crumbles under pressure, preferring an easy path. As the saying goes, the older we grow, the heavier the silence we carry.

Conte’s harsh words cut deep, especially for a club that hasn’t lifted silverware in over two decades despite Levy’s long-standing leadership. Bangla Cricket Live notes that while Conte’s blunt honesty is nothing new, this time it may have sealed his fate. The club is reportedly outraged at being publicly criticized by one of its own. Levy has already begun internal consultations with his closest advisors, weighing the next move carefully. Just like ripened wheat bows down, wise leadership often favors discretion—but Conte’s comments were anything but subtle.

Most insiders believe the damage is beyond repair. The rift between Conte and the club appears too wide to bridge, and further conflict would only harm the team’s already fragile chemistry. The prevailing expectation is that Conte will part ways with Tottenham soon. The most likely scenario is a dismissal during the upcoming international break, with Ryan Mason stepping in as interim head coach until the season concludes. If this happens, it will be Mason’s second stint in the caretaker role.

Alternatively, Spurs may opt for a more experienced name to take the reins. Former Spain manager Luis Enrique and ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel are both reportedly on the shortlist. Mauricio Pochettino, who previously led the team to a Champions League final, is also viewed as a familiar and viable option. Maturity, after all, is often just another form of disguised innocence.

Still, as Bangla Cricket Live points out, with Spurs’ current campaign faltering and their top-four hopes slipping away, the situation is delicate. A major squad overhaul may be inevitable this summer. In such a turbulent atmosphere, finding the right successor to Conte could prove easier said than done.