Tag: Antonio Conte
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I have enjoyed my time in England, Conte thanks Chelsea after sacking
Antonio Conte has released a statement thanking Chelsea’s staff for their “hard work and support” during his time at the club. Conte was sacked as Chelsea head coach on Friday, with former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri named as his successor a day later following a protracted on-off move to the Premier League. Conte led Chelsea…
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BREAKING: Chelsea sack Antonio Conte as manager
Chelsea have finally sacked Antonio Conte and paved the way for Maurizio Sarri to replace him as the club’s new head coach. Owner Roman Abramovich has risked paying Conte his full £9million compensation bill with the Italian ready to take a year out if no big jobs become available. Abramovich held off sacking Conte to…
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Chelsea must be ready to ‘fight’ in FA Cup semi-final – Conte
Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte says the team must ‘be ready to fight’ in their FA Cup semi-final tie against Southampton on Sunday. Conte, whose side beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor in the league on Thursday, said he is not “listening to those who say Chelsea are already in the final”. “It won’t be easy,”…
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Chelsea: Hazard accept to play out of position under Conte
Chelsea play-maker, Eden Hazard admits he has no problem with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte playing him out of his favourite position. In recent big games, Conte has opted to use Hazard in a ‘false nine’ role rather than his preferred position on the left wing. However, ahead of Chelsea’s crucial Premier League fixture against Tottenham…
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Chelsea midfielder, Kante fit to play after fainting in training
Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante is in contention to start against Crystal Palace on Saturday despite fainting at the club’s training ground last week. Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte confirmed on Friday that Kante trained normally this week after fainting at Cobham last week shortly after he had taken part in an outdoor training session in the…
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Chelsea manager, Conte defends his tactics during City defeat
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has defended the use of his tactics in his side’s defeat at Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Blues produced a surprisingly negative display and failed to have a shot on target in the match as Bernardo Silva’s goal less than a minute into the second half sealed the game and…
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Guardiola brands Chelsea manager, Conte a ‘master tactician’
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is a “master” tactician and will leave his mark on English football, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Italian adopted a 5-3-2 formation to guide Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season in charge. But the Blues are 22 points adrift of leaders City this term…
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Conte praises fans as Hazard double sees off West Brom
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praised the club’s fans for sticking by him, after a comfortable win over West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge eased the pressure on the Italian. Conte’s Chelsea future had been placed under the harshest spotlight after successive heavy losses to Bournemouth and Watford – but a victory that took them back…
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Conte admits he is ‘a disaster’ in signing players for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that he is “a bit of a disaster” when it comes to convincing the club’s board to sign new players. The Premier League champions failed to make any big signings in the January transfer window. And the 48-year-old Italian says he needs to be more persuasive. “I have to speak…
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Chelsea ‘have to take another decision’ – Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says “the club have to take another decision” if they do not think he is doing a good job – after the 4-1 loss at Watford. The champions suffered a second straight Premier League defeat by three goals and are in fourth place, one point ahead of Tottenham. “My position? It…