Christian Eriksen has admitted Antonio Conte's departure from Inter Milan was a 'shock' as the midfielder left open the door for an exit from the San Siro this summer. And Eriksen, 29, who impressed in the final months of the triumphant campaign under the Italian, has admitted he equally as surprised to hear the news of Conte's departure. Christian Eriksen (right) admitted his 'shock' at manager Antonio Conte's exit from Inter MilanSpeaking to Corriere dello Sport, Eriksen said: 'We knew that the coach would talk to the club, it also happened at the end of last season, but honestly what happened was a sporting shock.' But the Dane saw more minutes during the title-winning run-in, scoring three goals in their final eight Serie A matches, admitting it took time to adjust to Conte's way of playing. 'Antonio and I have always been good friends, he simply saw football in one way and I in another,' he added.

Source: Daily Mail May 31, 2021 13:57 UTC