Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has singled out one player for special praise after the club’s dominant win over Newcastle.
A number of stars impressed for the Lilywhites on the day, but it was midfield general Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg who Conte chose to single out post-match.
When speaking to the media on Sunday evening, the Italian praised the Dane’s work both on and off the ball:
“Also Pierre, no one asked me about him, but I think in every game he is doing a fantastic job, with the ball, without the ball, strong physically,” he stated. “Every player is improving their level and for this reason Tottenham is going up and up.”
Conte had also namechecked Hojbjerg a few minutes earlier when asked about the players coming into the team and giving him something to think about. He said: “Also Winksy, today he came in and Winksy deserve to play, but you know Bentancur and Pierre Hojbjerg are playing in a massive way.”
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Tottenham would dominate Newcastle on Sunday, coming away with a 5-1 win.
Tottenham weren’t behind for long! 😮
A brilliant delivery is nodded home from Ben Davies! 💥 pic.twitter.com/6drkAQHLol
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Matt Doherty then handed Tottenham the lead minutes into the second half, with further goals from Heung-min Son, Emerson Royal and Steven Bergwjin coming later in the half.
They’ve turned it around! 💥
Matt Doherty dives in at the back post to head Harry Kane’s cross into the back of the net and put Tottenham 2-1 up! pic.twitter.com/SFV93JH6K5
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 3, 2022
Said result, temporarily at least, moved Tottenham up to 4th in the Premier League.
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