Son Heung-min had not scored a goal in his first six games.
The manager decided to put the South Korean forward on the bench for the game against the Foxes.
The game was in the balance at the time, but as the clock hit 59 minutes, Conte called for the influential 30-year-old.
Son became the first Spurs player to score a hat-trick off the bench in the premier league when he came on in the 30th minute.
He curled a right-footed effort into the top corner from 25 yards, before a left-footed strike found the bottom corner from 20 yards, and it was rounded off by a shot being given after the video assistant referee overruled a decision to not award a penalty.
Jamie Redknapp said that Spurs have a chance to achieve something.
Chris said that Spurs have the best forward line in the league.
Their 17 points from seven games is their best start to a season in the league.
For the first time in his career, Son netted a goal as a substitute, lifting a lot of weight off his shoulders.
He said it was an amazing feeling.
When I scored, I was in disbelief. There was nothing left of the frustration, disappointment, and negative feelings. I stood still because I was unable to move. It made me feel good.
Sometimes football is insane. Sometimes the ball wouldn't go inside and sometimes it did. Everything is changed by it. This tough period taught me a lot. I need to work hard to get the opportunity.
I'm very proud of the three lucky goals.
He told Sky that he was emotional about the support he'd received because he felt like he'd disappointed his team-mates, fans and coaches.
Matthew Upson, a former England defender, said that Son came to prove a point and he has done that.
They say that class is permanent. He is a very special player and that is how to react.
It's the perfect example of what to do when you're a player. An incredible appearance.
He has found it difficult to treat pressure.
You have to get on with it and not let it affect you. Son has shown the perfect response to a player who is upset.
He said he was happy for Son and joked with him that we could repeat the experiment.
Son can be seen in the starting XI or off the bench.
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