In an interview given to ‘Voice notation’In The Stiffs, Joe Hart recalled the conversation he had with Nuno Espírito Santo at the start of the season. Then at Tottenham, the English goalkeeper recalled the conversation he had with the Portuguese coach, who had meanwhile been substituted in Tottenham by Antonio Conte.
“There has been a big change at Spurs. They need a lot of people to get out and a lot to get in. [Nuno] call me. I knew they were looking to hire another goalkeeper and she told me we would talk after training. He told me: I will speak first. Let’s be pretty clear, no matter what, you won’t touch a ball this year. “You’re free to leave,” said the Celtic player now, playing the absolute starring role in goal (46 games this season), as he recalls some harsh words from Nuno Espírito Santo.
“In my opinion, we all reach a point in our careers where the body doesn’t allow us to play football. We’re at that point right now. I wouldn’t feel comfortable playing a minute for me. Joe Hart, who ended up leaving the England logo to head to the ball, continued. Scotsfoot, the ball is too fast for you, you’re too old, you don’t move, you don’t have the strength in your body.
In 2020/2021, Jose Mourinho used the former England international in 10 matches, always in the Europa League or FA Cup.
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