Naturally, his display should boost his chances of becoming a first-team regular for Conte, but the Italian tactician has reiterated that he will continue to make the best decisions for the team and that means certain players will face disappointment.
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He wants to win everything. I don’t care what the surname is. “We know they are a unsafe team on the counter, which is what they did, but I think we showed great character, as I think we’ve been showing during the whole season”.
In his 14 minutes against Swansea City, Fabregas provided evidence to counter the theory that he is not physically capable of adapting to Conte’s style by completing more sprints-per-minute than any other Chelsea player.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity because they are working so hard in the training session and have an opportunity to show to our fans how they are”. “I’m pleased for him, because in the games when he didn’t start in the line-up he always had a great attitude”. “I am satisfied when I see this behaviour”.
Ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Fabregas’ former club, Arsenal, Conte refused to guarantee the 29-year-old a starting role.
John Terry is out for the visitors but Michy Batshuayi and Cesc Fabregas could start.
Conte lost his first game as the Chelsea coach in Friday’s 1-2 loss against Liverpool but forward Eden Hazard believes Conte will be a success.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp stated earlier this season that he will not be using cup games to just give players minutes on the pitch, so he could very well pick a strong side for this EFL Cup third-round tie.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to rest first-team players for their League Cup clash against second-tier Derby County today.
Leicester had raced into a two-goal lead thanks to goals from Shinji Okazaki’s double.
“It’s very important for me to keep going”.
“I am happy with our performance until 2-0”, the former Chelsea manager said.
“N’Golo was very important for us”.
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“The key was when we conceded a goal on the last corner of the half – we lost two risky men, Luiz and Cahill”.
