Tottenham have demanded an explanation from Antonio Conte over his outburst after Saturday's match against Southampton, with the head coach understood to have told the club he was criticising players, not the board.
Spurs squandered a two-goal lead with 16 minutes to play to draw 3-3 at rock-bottom Saints, prompting Conte to slam the "spirit", "heart" and professionalism of his squad, and accuse the players of being "selfish".
