Premier League Meeting Was a Waste of Time: Conte

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Tottenham Hotspur's head coach Antonio Conte
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Antonio Conte was keen to note that the meeting between the Premier League and top-flight bosses over fixture scheduling was a waste of time.

Conte together with other club managers met on Thursday, December 23, to express concerns over player welfare due to the demands placed on them during the busy festive period. 

Coronavirus outbreaks at clubs have led to a raft of games being postponed recently, while some matches have gone ahead despite squads being depleted. 

The Tottenham boss while speaking to the press was asked whether the meeting they had was a waste of time. 

Conte was keen to highlight that he believed nothing was achieved in the meeting with the Premier League. 

"I think so, because when you have a wall in front of you, you can ask and speak about what you want, but every decision was taken. 

"I have to be honest, I think that it was a meeting where we tried to speak, and some coaches tried to speak and ask about solutions.  

"But I think that everything was decided. And I think the meeting was a wall, and for this reason also I don't want to go into the discussion," Conte noted 

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also while speaking to the press brought out a suggestion that  players may have to consider striking in order to bring about change. 

Spurs will face off with Crystal Palace on Boxing Day before a trip to Southampton two days later. Spurs then travel to Watford on New Year's Day.