Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has admitted that his injury problems as a player mean that he understands how to be a better manager.

Conte and Spurs are enjoying a mixed season as they battle for a spot in the Premier League top four.

Having now been at Spurs for 15 months, Conte spoke with the club and sponsors AIA in an interview about his coaching ethos.

"I have a good passion for football. I like to stay very close to my players to share the emotions with them. I'm enjoying my time being the coach of such an important club in England, with the environment, with the players and with the fans," he said.

"I show my passion also during the training session. A coach has to be totally involved. I like to see my players work. Mentally, you have to be strong, to be focused, to always be 100%.

"The nutrition is important. Food helps you to recover well, to have energy during the game, to have energy during the training session. I'm a coach that pays great attention to this detail."

He added: "The game is so emotional because the fans push you until the end. In many games we are really good at coming back to win a difficult game. It means that the players believe in ourselves. We believe in the strength of the team."