Speaking at his post-match news conference last week, Conte said: “Oscar is an important player and I think the season when Chelsea won the title, he played a fantastic season”.
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Antonio Conte revealed why he sanctioned an extended deal for Chelsea stalwart John Terry after being confirmed as the club’s new manager last month. And it’s important for me that he can explain what it means to play for this club, what it means to wear this shirt, this badge.
“It’s important for him to transfer messages sometimes”.
Conte is preparing for his first season at Stamford Bridge, where Terry has played since making his professional debut in 1998.
“In every team there are players with great experience and I think this experience counts during the season”.
But Conte is also keen to keep his emotions in check, stating that some tough love from his father during his early playing days has helped him learn to strike the right balance between criticism and positivity. I think that I will have a very intensive relationship with my players, but it takes time – we need to get to know each other first.
Miazga was not involved in the pre-season games against Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan and Conte believes the 21-year-old needs game time. I think this is John because I see that he has the will. And I must say John is a good example during the training session.
“You can improve only if you play, you get a lot of games during the season, but he is a good guy with great athletic ability and I am very happy with him”. “He has the right attitude and the right behaviour”.
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“If you feel this, I think it’s right to continue to play”.
