Antonio Conte did not like a pass 27-year old Tottenham Hotpsur man made vs Southampton, but his team scored just seconds later

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Just seconds before Tottenham Hotspur got their third goal against Southampton on Saturday, Antonio Conte was not happy with the pass Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg made.

Spurs launched a devastating counter attack for the goal that all started with Emerson Royal tackling Stuart Armstrong, then latching onto the ball and bursting up the pitch.

But as he was making strides into the Southampton half, Conte wanted the Brazilian to play in Dejan Kulusevski on the right-hand side.

In a video on the club’s website, Conte can be seen gesturing for Royal to pass to Kulusevski, but then the Hojbjerg takes over and passes to Heung-Min Son on the opposite flank.

The Italian did not like the pass the 27-year-old made as he’s seen throwing his arms down and probably thought the opportunity was gone.

But Royal didn’t stop and continued his run before Son picked him out with a brilliant ball behind the Saints defence.

And seconds after Conte’s initial disappointment, the Brazilian’s effort was then turned in by Mohammed Salisu and Spurs took a 3-1 lead.

Conte did not like Hobjerg’s pass

Tottenham went on to smash Southampton 4-1 in their Premier League opener on Saturday as Conte’s men got off to the perfect start.

The Italian’s reactions on the touchline just goes to show the level of performance he demands from his players.

Despite the fact he was initially unhappy with the pass Hojbjerg made, it was probably forgotten about seconds later as his team added their third of the afternoon.

Hojbjerg and Royal also put in solid performances against the Saints, so the Italian will probably forgive them for not passing to Kulusevski initially.

Conte’s men put in an electric attacking display after going 1-0 down in the twelfth minute of the game after a superb James Ward-Prowse volley.

Spurs face a tough trip to London rivals Chelsea next weekend and Conte will be hoping they can bring this form to Stamford Bridge.