‘Very, very difficult’: Antonio Conte admits he’s got a real ‘problem’ at Tottenham right now

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has admitted to Spurs Play that he’s got a real ‘problem’ at the club right now due to a packed fixture schedule.

Spurs are preparing for a trip to Old Trafford tomorrow as they face Manchester United just three days after beating Everton 2-0.

Conte’s men have been regularly playing twice every week due to their Champions League campaign.

But the fixture schedule has started to take its toll on the Italian’s squad, with Richarlison being forced off with a calf injury on Saturday evening.

Dejan Kulusevski is also trying to work his way back from an injury he picked up while on international duty with Sweden. Now, the Spurs boss has admitted that it’s very difficult for him to navigate his way through the packed schedule.

Conte admits real ‘problem’ at Tottenham

Speaking to Spurs Play, Conte was asked for an injury update ahead of tomorrow night’s clash.

“Deki [Kulusevski] needs a bit of time to recover,” he said.

“The medical department are working in a strong way to give me the possibility to have an important player in my choice.

“But we have to wait for a bit. It’s a problem for me and the club to have to play so many games in such a short time is very, very difficult, because you don’t give the possibility for the player to recover.

“We have to manage our training session very well.”

The Italian has been handed a boost over the past two games as Lucas Moura has returned to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

But the games will continue to come thick and fast for Spurs before the World Cup starts next month. Conte’s men face eight games between now and November 12.

It’s a hectic schedule and a consequence of the first ever World Cup being held during the winter months. But it is a similar situation for all of the top teams that are competing in Europe this season.

Conte will have to make some smart decisions over the coming weeks and choose the right moments to rest some of his key players.