Ahead Of The Tottenham Kontra Liverpool Match, Antonio Conte Ungunkit Luka Lama The Reds

Antonio Conte (Photo: Instagram.com/@antonoconte)

JAKARTA - Tottenham Hotspurs will host Liverpool in week 15 of the 2022/2023 Premier League on Sunday, November 6 evening WIB. Ahead of the meeting, Antonio Conte brought up the old injury of the Reds who failed to win last season. This was stated by Conte in response to criticism from Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp who commented on Spurs' style of play. According to Conte, Liverpool failed to win at that time for not being able to beat Tottenham. “I understand Klopp's disappointment. Liverpool lost their title due to two draws (against Tottenham)," Conte was quoted as saying by Metro on Sunday, November 6. "On the other hand, we managed to qualify for the Champions League because we managed to hold Liverpool to a draw," said Conte. Last season, two matches that brought together Tottenham and Liverpool always ended in a draw. Conte's 1-1 draw at Anfield Stadium began Klopp's criticism of Conte's Tottenham style of football. Klopp at that time was so frustrated that he admitted that he didn't like football counter attack Tottenham Hotspur. According to Klopp, Conte's Tottenham should play more actively and openly because they have many quality players. "I don't mind Klopp's criticism. Every coach has to speak for the benefit of his team. Klopp has also apologized," said the former Chelsea coach. "To be honest, I've seen last season's game. I think Tottenham deserves to win over Liverpool," Conte said. Last season, the 1-1 draw against Tottenham at Anfield Stadium greatly affected Liverpool's fate. As the final match, Liverpool should have the opportunity to displace Pep Guardiola's Manchester City from the top of the Premier League standings. However, Liverpool wasted that opportunity after a draw against Tottenham. Liverpool in the end had to settle for being Premier League runners up last season by just one point from Man City who came out as champions.