The Spain global scored an 87th-minute victor as the Blues came from behind to win 2-1 at Watford on Saturday – having also hit the decider late on in Monday’s defeat of West Ham.
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The Blues were heading for a shock defeat until Michy Batshuayi came off the bench to equalise and Cesc Fabregas produced a superb assist for Diego Costa’s victor.
Hazard scored his first goal of the Premier League season in Chelsea’s 2-1 win against West Ham at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League opener earlier this month.
“It’s normal because you push during the game for 70 minutes, usually the opponents pay for their efforts at the end of the game”.
“They showed great attitude and commitment with Cesc Fabregas and Michy Batshuayi making a real impact”.
The boss says that is exactly how he wants to see the Spanish worldwide play as he feels it will bring the best out of him in the Blues’ bid for the Premier League title.
“I don’t understand that other players or managers or press all say bad [things] about him”, Conte said.
“This win is very important for us as it gives everyone confidence”, Conte said. “It’s a good family and a good team”.
“What can I think?”
And Conte hopes Chelsea’s winning start to the new season can boost confidence throughout his squad as the Blues look to put their awful 2015-16 campaign behind them.
I’m a very happy manager.
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In the 55th minute, Capoue put Watford 1-0 ahead as he chests a cross from the right and volleyed a left-foot strike into the top corner. Watford were impressive in their first match under the rather eccentric Walter Mazzarri, earning a 1-1 draw with Southampton away from home. It’s very hard in this market. Both goals were from our mistakes. “But tonight I’m not going to sleep very well”. “We are a team that still has room to grow and there is margin for improvement”.
