Former Italy striker was not surprised when Conte was sacked

"Antonio easily disagrees with people. That's his personality," Vieri told Corriere della Sera on March 29. "If you get into a fight with Conte, you can't wait for someone to be quiet and concede to everything. He always pushes things to the climax. That's Conte's instinct. You either like it or you don't, but you have to understand. What happens if you contradict him?"

Conte has led Tottenham since November 2021, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. He helped the North London club finish fourth in the Premier League in its first season. Despite maintaining that position this season, Conte cannot help Tottenham find stability. Recently, they disappointed when they were eliminated in the Champions League and FA Cup, which extended their thirst for titles since 2008.

After the 3-3 draw against Southampton in the Premier League despite leading two goals on March 18, Conte publicly criticized the player. He called them selfish people who did not dare to bear pressure and were the cause of Tottenham's empty hands for many years. In the statements that led to his dismissal, Conte also said that all responsibility at Tottenham falls on the board of directors and coaches, and players are often exonerated.

"Is it possible that every two years, Conte will have a conflict with someone? Yes, "Vieri commented. "Does he always leave for that reason? Yes. Conte is ambitious, demanding. Things won't go well if the club is in his presence. Conte won't let you sleep well. ".

Vieri was Conte's teammate at Juventus and the Italian national team. He believes that the style of his compatriots is similar to Jose Mourinho, who values ​​discipline and always demands the best from his players, as opposed to moderate coaches who often work for a long time at a club.