[VIDEO] Antonio Conte: 'I have great admiration for Cristiano'

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte discussed his views on Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday, ahead of Spurs' clash with Manchester United on Wednesday.

"I think every single word is not good enough to explain the greatness of these players," Conte said. "I have great admiration for Cristiano, for his professionalism, but I hope tomorrow to stay calm, not like last season, when he scored three goals.

"We lost 3-2, but we lost against him, not against United last season. I remember very well, because we played a very good game, and he solved the situation a lot."

Spurs have a busy week in the Premier League this week before returning to the Champions League next week. They’ll face Manchester United in a midweek game on Wednesday, before taking on Newcastle on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte discusses his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the game against Manchester United in the Premier League. [ONE FOOTBALL]

BY JIM BULLEY [jim.bulley@joongang.co.kr]