Antonio Conte has backed Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr

[mawspurs]

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte has backed Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr to prove they can replace the injured Rodrigo Bentancur after revealing the pair would be selected against AC Milan on Tuesday.

Source: Daily Express

 

[yid-down-under]

As a pairing I’m quite excited to see how they work- I just wish it was under different circumstances

 

[Johnny J]

Would maybe help if he'd played them a bit more before he's been forced into it.

 

[parj]

Would maybe help if he'd played them a bit more before he's been forced into it.

The problem is he complained about not having good enough players and now needs to rely on those players.

I think both players will be fine normally, however, I think they will get dominated due to a two man midfield Vs three man for Milan

 

[Japhet]

The problem is he complained about not having good enough players and now needs to rely on those players.

I think both players will be fine normally, however, I think they will get dominated due to a two man midfield Vs three man for Milan

Then Conte needs to help them out, change things up and make sure they don't get overrun or continually outnumbered.

 

[wrd]

Would maybe help if he'd played them a bit more before he's been forced into it.

Let’s be honest most players who make it do so because of circumstance giving them an opportunity, Kane only got his chance because Soldado was what he was for example. These two both have a huge ceiling, I’m absolutely delighted the issue has been forced though I have to compartmentalise my empathy for Bentancur who was having a fantastic season and Bissouma who needs a chance to get a consistent run

 

[AnotherSpursFan]

Time to shine Skipp! Lets go!

 

[Trix]

I do fear an early yellow for one of them trying too hard to impress, which puts us in real trouble. They need to be super disciplined tonight which is a hard ask from two youngsters.

 

[Jamturk]

It's so unfair on these 2 young boys, chucked in with minimal minutes this season.

 

[theShiznit]

Easy to say it.
But there's an old phrase i can't quite remember about actions and words...

 

[ZiggySpurs]

Easy to say it.
But there's an old phrase i can't quite remember about actions and words...

Actions and words me once, shame on you. Actions and words me twice, shame on me.

 

[JimmyG2]

Best of luck to Skippy and Sarr.
This one's for Betancur (and Conte)
Step up and step out
Conte could help them out
by playing another midfielder (Dier?)
but he probably won't.


As President of the Take a draw now Society
I would take a draw now.

 

[davidmatzdorf]

The problem is he complained about not having good enough players and now needs to rely on those players.

That was many months ago. SInce then, Conte has worked assiduously with Skipp and Sarr and the noises he has been making about their quality and adaptation to his system have changed.

 

[blankom]

Minus & Minus = Plus

 

[theShiznit]

Actions and words me once, shame on you. Actions and words me twice, shame on me.

That's the one.
I knew I'd heard the greatest orator of our time GW coin it but couldn't quite remember it. (he said it better )

 

[Chedozie]

Could turn out to be a blessing in disguise, I think they’ll bag a goal a piece and we’ll turn them over.

 

[archiewasking]

I do fear an early yellow for one of them trying too hard to impress, which puts us in real trouble. They need to be super disciplined tonight which is a hard ask from two youngsters.

Hopefully Romero will help them out with his experienced head.

 

[McFlash]

Let’s be honest most players who make it do so because of circumstance giving them an opportunity, Kane only got his chance because Soldado was what he was for example. These two both have a huge ceiling, I’m absolutely delighted the issue has been forced though I have to compartmentalise my empathy for Bentancur who was having a fantastic season and Bissouma who needs a chance to get a consistent run

Lennon and Routeledge is another example and Lenny was a lot less experienced than both Skipp and Sarr.
I think they'll be fine and will (hopefully) surprise a few people.

 

[tcyrus]

It's so unfair on these 2 young boys, chucked in with minimal minutes this season.

there getting payed for it

 

[Cinemattis]

I firmly believe in these two, and that they both have with it takes. I hope they do well tonight, and crossing fingers, toes and whatnot. But whatever happens, it will be a very useful experience for them both that will help them mature and grow as players. As I´ve said elsewhere on this site: these injuries can turn out to be a blessing in disguise as Skipp and Sarr both desperately need minutes on the pitch to develop. They´ll never be "Premier league ready" if they never get the chance to play. Tonight and the next couple of months is their chance, and I hope they grab it with both hands.