Soccer-Hojbjerg calls on Conte to elaborate after Tottenham criticism

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Denmark Press Conference - Hotel Marienlyst, Helsingor, Denmark - March 21, 2023 Denmark's Pierre Emile Hojbjerg talks to the media Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to elaborate on his stinging criticism of the players after Saturday's Premier League draw at Southampton.

The experienced Denmark international is the first Spurs player to publicly react since Italian Conte's angry rant in a media conference following the 3-3 draw.