“Misunderstood” Conte restates his commitment to Tottenham

The Italian's contract with

is due to expire next summer as they are currently struggling in the Premier League, having fallen 13 points behind their arch-rivals Arsenal.

With his future at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in doubt,

dampened speculations. He told his press conference ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace:

"I am happy but I always say to you I am happy. I want to stay here.

"I am enjoying my time in Tottenham, I am enjoying my work in Tottenham. I always say this and I am happy, but it doesn't mean I cannot tell you what we are doing. We are trying to create a base foundation.

"Maybe from the start of my experience here I am repeating always the same thing. It is difficult for me every day to repeat the same thing and for [the media] not to understand. It is difficult. I am happy to stay here because I am at a modern club, I have a good relationship with the players and I have a good relationship with the club.

"Sometimes I go home and think I have to study much more English because I am not good at transferring my thoughts to you."

Although

Son Heung-min

only managed to score three league goals so far this season, Conte has no doubts about the South Korean's abilities.

"

Son for sure is struggling to find the best form and after the [facial] injury he had against Marseille [in the Champions League] he struggled a bit

," he said.

"Also the World Cup he didn't score but we are talking about a player that if we put him in discussion, we are in trouble because Sonny and [Harry] Kane are the two most important players, with [Hugo] Lloris. If we have doubts about them, we are in trouble."

On the impact that the

World Cup

had on his team, Conte added:

"Many, many people have already forgotten the difficulty of the World Cup.

"We said this season will be really, really difficult. The players come back really tired. For sure we have to analyse this aspect and find the best solution.

"For some players the World Cup could have had an impact. I have to find the best solution for the team. The players who worked here worked very well. Some are in a good physical conditions, others who should work they instead have to play.

"Don't forget what's happening in this season. We have already forgotten we are playing with the players that have just finished the World Cup. It takes from you [both] mental and physical energy. The coach, the manager, has to manage the situation."

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