Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is delighted with the improvement in his players' mental toughness for victory at Aston Villa.
Spurs were comfortable 4-0 winners at Villa Park.
Conte said, "For sure to see his type of improvement make me proud, give me great satisfaction. At the same time I know very well we have to continue to work under this aspect. The same players know very well they have to continue for this type of improvement because there is not only a tactical or technical or physical aspect during the game. There is the mentality. The mentality they know we have a lot of space for improvement. Today they showed me that the desire to also improve this aspect.
"Don't forget in the past there was a game when I was very upset but with the players we have an honest relationship. They know that I like to tell them everything that is true and not a good lie because I want to improve my players. I think there is a good connection, good relationship with me and the players because the players trust me, but especially me and the staff we trust a lot to them.
"Now we have to continue in this way. Rest but at the same time we have to prepare the game against Brighton. Brighton won against Arsenal, is a really good team and if we win here and then don't win Saturday you cancel a bit the positive thing you did. For this reason we rest one day then our focus has to be for the next game."
Need a VPN? Or seeking to switch? Then support Tribal Football by clicking here to sign up with our official partners NordVPN. Not only will you receive the best VPN experience, but also great discounts by signing up via Tribal Football. Thanks for your support!