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May122018 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Conte aims new dig at Mourinho

Premier League

Antonio Conte has continued his feud with Jose Mourinho a week before the FA Cup final by claiming he will leave Chelsea in a better state if he exits this summer. Chelsea finished 10th in their last Premier League defence, which saw Jose Mourinho was sacked in December 2015. Chelsea are now fifth – three places behind Mourinho-led runners-up Manchester United - and need to win at Newcastle while Liverpool lose at home to Brighton on Sunday if they are to qualify for the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Italian, speaking before the last league game of the season, said: “You must know that there is this possibility, because you play in a strong league. “For this reason, you have to know this and prepare in the right way. There...

May42018 by JBNo Comments

Conte reveals who is to blame for Salah sale and responds to Martial to Chelsea speculation

Premier League

Antonio Conte has distanced himself from Chelsea’s decision to sell Mohamed Salah in 2016. Salah had his first taste of Premier League at Chelsea but struggled to make an impact under the then manager Jose Mourinho. The Egypt international was sent on loan to Roma and made his move permanent in the summer, shortly after the arrival of Conte at Chelsea. But Conte says he had no involvement in the sale of Salah. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked whether the club asked for his opinion before selling Salah, Conte said: ‘No, I have never spoke about this because I think the situation was clear. ‘No one asked me about him, I don’t want to take this responsibility! I would be in trouble.’ Under Jurgen Klopp, the Egyptian has scored over 40 goals,...

Apr252018 by JBNo Comments

Conte admits Chelsea have made a good signing

Premier League

Antonio Conte has admitted that he has been delighted with the impact of Olivier Giroud at the club so far after signing for Chelsea in January. The France international opted to leave Arsenal and move to their local rivals after having found his first-team opportunities at The Emirates to be limited this campaign. Giroud has made a good start to life at Stamford Bridge and he scored Chelsea’s opening goal in their 2-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte chose to start the French striker ahead of Alvaro Morata on Sunday, with the Spaniard having come off the bench to score Chelsea second goal. And Conte has conceded that he has been amazed by the impact Giroud has had at the club after his move to Stamford Bridge...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Conte takes swipe at Sean Dyche over Burnley success

Premier League

Antonio Conte launched an attack on Sean Dyche, saying his achievements with Burnley are not as impressive than his own at Chelsea. The Italian downplayed the efforts of the manager, despite him guiding Burnley to 7th in the Premier League table on a minimal budget. According to Conte, Dyche’s achievements are nothing compared to taking over at one of the world’s biggest clubs ‘I think he is doing an important job,’ Conte said ahead of Thursday's match. ‘He is doing a great job this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘But if you start the season to fight to avoid the relegation zone it is more simple. It is more simple also if you have a small budget because you can count on a team that in the past reached qualification to play again in the lea...

Apr152018 by JBNo Comments

Why Rudiger has been frozen out by Conte

Premier League

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte left out Antonio Rudiger for his team's 3-2 win over Southampton as punishment for his tactical criticism of his side's collapse at against West Ham United last week. The Germany international had been one of Chelsea's standout performers before he was left out of Saturday's comeback victory, with Gary Cahill preferred. Rudiger is understood not to have been rested for the midweek game against Burnley. Conte was happy with his players "great heart" to comeback. "No (there is no injury), it was a tactical decision," Conte told reporters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is just a week after Rudiger's comments appeared to call Chelsea's ability to see out games, after Hernandez's goal denied them a win last week. "I...

Apr32018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri set to replace Conte at Chelsea

Transfer Info, Premier League

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is set to replace current Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the Bridge. Chelsea have been underwhelming this season in the defence of their Premier League crown, and after losing to Tottenham on Sunday it is now unlikely for them to make the top-four. According to the Sun, a lack of Champions League football has not put Allegri off as he wants to take charge at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegri revealed that he is already thinking about life after Juventus and wants to leave Italy, and he told the Telegraph that: ‘Certainly I will go abroad. In Italy, finished.’ The Sun even reports that Allegri is ready to step in once Conte is sacked. Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago while Conte ...

Mar112018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona, says Conte

Premier League, La Liga

Antonio Conte has told his attacking players to be prepared to suffer at the hands of Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Chelsea must score against Barcelona to progress to the quarter-finals after 1-1 first leg draw in London. Eden Hazard was used as a false nine in that match but complained about the position after their disappointing 1-0 loss against Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's important to understand that we must be prepared to suffer, if we play with Hazard as No. 9 or if we play with Giroud or Morata as No. 9 and Hazard as No. 10,'' Conte told Chelsea TV. Conte said he would consult his players over the tactics and wants a repeat of the performance at Stamford Bridge, but without a Barca goal this time. "We ...

Mar102018 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at Hazard’s criticism of his tactics

Premier League

Antonio Conte hinted his players may regret criticism of his tactics by claiming he was 'killed' for blasting his Juventus coach during his playing days. Conte has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits over the past week for the way he set up the team against Manchester City in their 1-0 defeat at the Etihad. Following that loss, Eden Hazard was unhappy with his role and said he could have played for 'three hours' and not touched the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'I did this when I was a player,' Conte said. 'We played a game, a massive game against Parma when they were first and we were second. We won 3-1. After the game, there was an international break. During the break I did an interview. 'The journalists asked me if I was happy wi...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Conte to remain at Chelsea on one condition

Premier League

Antonio Conte could stay at Chelsea till next season even if he misses out on a top-four finish this season. Two league defeats in a row have dropped the Chelsea to fifth on the table which means they are now five points behind Tottenham. But Roman Abramovich is ready to keep him if only if he stops complaining about transfers. Conte has often laments over not having enough say in transfers, he also talked about having no money to compete with Manchester City and his consistent negative attitude in public has become unbearable for the board. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Stamford Bridge insider said: “Roman is not so trigger happy these days when it comes to firing managers. “Champions League football is important but not a deal breaker. “...

Mar52018 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville responds to Conte’s ‘stupid’ comments

Premier League

Gary Neville has responded to Antonio Conte calling him and Jamie Redknapp ‘stupid’ for their criticism after Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City. Chelsea lost a fourth league game in their last five games after the loss against City and Neville ripped into Conte’s players for their horrible performance. The Manchester United legend labelled their display as an ’embarrassment’ and Conte hit back by defending his tactics against City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I’m not so stupid to play open against Manchester City and lose 3-0 or 4-0,’ the Italian said. ‘If I remember well, three days ago, Arsenal played twice against City and then you criticised Arsene Wenger because they conceded three goals in only 30 minutes. ‘The pundit has to use th...