Meanwhile, John Terry spoke of his desire to stay at Chelsea after the final whistle, but did not declare whether or not he will be staying next season.
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Claudio Ranieri’s “emotion was at the maximum” after the guard of honour he was given by the Chelsea players at Stamford Bridge yesterday.
“Asked what the Russian owner had said to him, Ranieri smiled: “‘Welcome to the champions!’ Very warm”. Everyone knows I’m Chelsea through and through. “It was an wonderful moment for me”, added Ranieri. “It was very warm”.
After Chelsea lost at Sunderland, there was a midweek draw at Anfield, with the rejuvenated Eden Hazard on target again with another attractive individual goal.
“I am looking forward to next season under the new manager and hopefully we can make it a successful one”.
On his planned celebrations, the Italian – famed for his love of pizza – said: “No pizza tonight – our chairman has invited us for dinner”. When they are talking then I must not spoil it by starting to speculate.
The Blues threatened to inflict Leicester’s fourth defeat of the season and went ahead through Cesc Fabregas’ penalty. That is our destiny.
“It was important to be ready when the other big teams, together, were not”. Not one has played the Champions League.
“It will be a very good atmosphere with the (Champions League) music”. We’ll be back next year and we’ll be fighting for the title.
Kasper Schmeichel made four brilliant saves in the first half – the best from Willian – in a first half played in a party atmosphere.
Chelsea seem to know this – indeed they appear to have been fully aware of it when they went public with the deal on Friday afternoon.
“He made a fantastic career”. The match was open. What loyalty should I show to this football club if they are going to keep me dangling and not show any great respect?’
Leicester, relegation survivors 12 months ago, finished 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal.
“We’ve lost three games this season, which is a reflection on how well we’ve done as a team. It’s an awesome achievement”.
Sunday’s draw was Hiddink’s final game in interim charge after replacing Jose Mourinho in December, with Antonio Conte taking over for next season.
“Chelsea is my life like it is yours”. Conte will begin work as Chelsea head coach once Italy’s European Championship campaign has concluded.
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“That would be bad for Chelsea”.
