Soccer-Kulusevski not offended by Conte's criticism of Spurs players

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - March 18, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski said the players must respect manager Antonio Conte's words and that he had not felt slighted by the Italian's stinging criticism of the club.

Conte blasted his players as selfish, lacking team spirit and unable to play under pressure in an extraordinary media conference following Spurs' 3-3 draw at Southampton.