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Bruno Saltor has stepped in to address Tottenham’s latest setback, offering insight into the defeat after Igor Tudor was absent from media duties.
There was a great show of togetherness within the Tottenham Hotspur camp ahead of their clash with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
It was a big relegation six-pointer, with the winner creating some daylight for themselves heading into the international break.
Spurs fans were keen to create a hostile environment for the visitors, making it loud from the moment the Tottenham coach arrived at the ground. Unfortunately, they were let down as they watched their side fall to a 3-0 defeat against Forest.
Bruno Saltor gives reaction to Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest
Igor Tudor was on the touchline for this one but was unavailable for the post-match presser due to personal reasons.
Football.london have since revealed Tudor was informed of an immediate family bereavement and, as a result, Bruno Saltor spoke to reporters at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the heavy loss in a huge relegation clash.
Addressing where the game slipped away despite a strong start, Saltor admitted it came down to fine margins and an inability to capitalise on key moments, while also praising the players’ effort.
He told reporters, “I think in the small details, I thought for 44 minutes in the first half we were the better team. And again, I think any mistake that we make, any small detail goes against us and we are not able to capitalise on the opposition’s mistakes. And probably that affected the team.
“And that is our job as coaches, to keep helping the players. And as you can see, the players, they care and they are 100% trying their best. But at the moment, it is not enough.
“We need to minimise any mistakes because we know that we are going to concede a goal.”
Saltor also reflected on the reception from the travelling party’s arrival and the support inside the stadium, describing the emotional impact it had on the squad.
He added: “I thought they were outstanding from the first minute when we were coming in and to the last minute. They stayed, they showed their support.
“It was quite emotional for everyone on the bus and that is what we need because right now, all of us, we have the same goal and that is to fight until the end of the season and stay in the Premier League as this club deserve.”
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Looking ahead to the upcoming break and whether the coaching staff believe they can turn things around, Saltor insisted the belief remains within the camp and stressed the importance of regrouping once players return from international duty.
He said: “Yeah, of course, we feel the support from everyone at the club and we are just focusing on how we can help players. Obviously, a lot of players, they are leaving now for the internationals and as soon as they get back, get back on the train, come and try to get everyone up to speed and prepare for the next game.”
He also pointed to recent performances as a source of belief, highlighting positive displays despite the results not going their way. Saltor explained:
“It gives me the belief that the last two games against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, I thought they were a great performance from the first minute to the last minute. On the first half today, to be honest, I think we should have been 1-0 up at least.
“If you look at the stats, we created clear chances, but as I said, right now, every small detail is going against us and it is about turning that around and that is what gives me confidence.”
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