“When we start in this way you can work better and also the players can trust the work more”.
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“I think the most important thing is that after 13 games that we conceded in at home, we didn’t concede a goal and I think this is good news for the players, for Chelsea, for me for the fans”.
“But I know, and I told my players, we can improve a lot”. Today we made a decision to win the game.
Conte has been desperate to add quality and depth to a squad that went stale during their dismal title defence a year ago, but the Blues boss has so far managed to secure only three new recruits. “I repeat, I am pleased but we must continue about this way”.
“If we had some advantage [I am not sure], but I can say that it’s always important, always a pleasure to play in the Champions League”. Usually when a new manager arrives he brings his method of football and new ideas, and you can have good ideas but it’s also important to have results, so to start in this way is good for me.
Eden Hazard, Willian and Victor Moses did the damage at Stamford Bridge, but the victory could have been sweeter had John Terry converted a relatively straight forward chance in the second half.
“We have four days to find this, but I am pleased to work with the squad I have”.
It was a reality check for Sean Dyche after their shock 2-0 win against Liverpool last week but the Clarets boss said their own mistakes left them with little hope.
“You don’t have to look too far beyond the amount of finance these clubs spend on players”. There’s a huge gulf between where we are as a club and where they are, but we didn’t perform well.
It is players of such pedigree that have convinced Dyche Conte’s side will be back in championship contention this year after a shock campaign when they finished 10th in their title defence.
Chelsea continued their flawless start to the season with a comfortable victory over Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
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“We know they’re a top side but we’re really disappointed with that”, the goalkeeper told Burnley’s website. “That’s why we all love it, when you can go away to these places with a bit of freedom, take on the game and see what comes your way”.
