The final pre-season game comes to a close and the countdown starts for the beginning of the season. It was good to see the likes of Lenglet and Richarlison get minutes before the season starts.
Despite the loss Conte did not seem too upset with the result itself. People may say it was the worst performance of the pre-season tour yet for the benefit of fitness itself it was effective. Perisic impressed many people which is promising considering Conte stating that it was “not the Perisic I know”. Hopefully when he hits form it is even more impressive than what has been seen. Lenglet also further showed the fans what he is capable of, making the club excited as to what is to come.
As seen by the community shield also played on Saturday fitness is almost as vital as quality of the team. The match fitness and sharpness being built effectively could allow for them to hit the ground running. Especially against the typical Mourinho style it will have forced the Spurs squad to work hard to maintain the ball and win it back.
Overall, despite the poor result to the end of pre-season many positives can be taken from it as seen by the lack of pessimism from Conte.
