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The club that had worked so hard to earn a spot in the Champions League had just been eliminated, much to the dismay of the home crowd. It was without a doubt demoralizing.
They had only been able to get two shots on target against a far from classic AC Milan team, and the first one had taken place an hour into the game.
The fans’ fury was perfectly understandable, then, their show of dissatisfaction totally justified.
However, it was the air of resignation that had preceded the conclusion of the contest which was truly indicative of the sorry situation Spurs now find themselves in.
When the board was held up signalling six minutes of injury time, there was no collective roar of encouragement, just an eerie silence. THAT was the surprising aspect of Spurs’ last-16 exit.
The fans had accepted their team’s fate. There was no defiance, no hope, just an air of acceptance of the inevitability of defeat.
vThey had essentially already given up on their team, and their coach. And they might argue, with a certain degree of validity, because he has long since given up on the club.
Why Conte accepted the position
Tottenham and Antonio Conte have never gone well together. One of the game’s winners is the Italian. Spurs most certainly are not.
However, Conte believed that their failure contributed to their attraction. He has never been intimidated by a task, he said after accepting the post.
In November 2021, he told Sportweek, “Having a 1% chance to win is enough for me.
“I’ve never led teams that had won the previous year. During my career, I have always renovated [clubs]. Chelsea came in at 10, Juventus at 7, and Inter at 4.
However, I am aware that this time patience will be required.
However, it’s arguable that during his first transfer window in north London, Conte’s own patience started to fray.
He realized that Daniel Levy’s hiring approach didn’t align with his own at that point.