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Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata has been talking about the differences between Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. Talking to Spanish news publication AS whilst on Spain duty, as covered by popular media outlet  FourFourTwo, the Spain international striker compared the two tacticians, and although he identified some differences, insisted that the major similarity is that both coaches have a winning mentality. Despite this similarities though, the former Real Madrid forward believes that Italian Antonio Conte puts … [Read more...]

Bayern Munich have reportedly informed Premier League Champions Chelsea about the availability of Arturo Vidal next summer. Chelsea have been watching the Chilean closely, with Italian tactician Antonio Conte being a huge fan. It is now believed that the German side would be ready to let him leave should a suitor meet his valuation, as per German football publication Kicker. German Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Chilean’s level of performance this season. The side’s hierarchy are unhappy and … [Read more...]

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has backed manager Antonio Conte’s stance to drop defender David Luiz for Chelsea’s tie with Premier League rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. The Brazil international defender was dropped to the stands for the English Premier League encounter as Antonio Conte’s men sealed a 1-0 win over the Old Trafford giant thanks to Spain international forward Alvaro Morata’s second-half header at Stamford Bridge. There were claims in the build-up to the match that Antonio Conte decided to drop David Luiz because … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to be much more involved at Stamford Bridge. A troubled week ended on a bright note on Sunday evening when Premier League Champions Chelsea defeat rivals Manchester United 1-0 at the Bridge. Ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge, Italian tactician, Antonio Conte’s mind games with Jose Mourinho dominated, as well as defender David Luiz’s reported training ground bust-up with his coach. The former Juventus manager dropped the Brazilian for the Manchester United clash, a decision … [Read more...]

Spain international forward Diego Costa looks to be the person causing trouble at Premier League Champions Chelsea, despite having joined Atletico Madrid two months ago. According to reports, Brazil international defender David Luiz believes that his present spat with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte can be traced back to his Diego Costa, his former team-mate. David Luiz was dropped from the Matchday squad for the Manchester United clash on Sunday. This followed a reported dressing down from the Italian during a team meeting last week Thursday, … [Read more...]

According to the reports emanating from Spain, Chelsea Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has opted he will sack manager Antonio Conte when the current season ends. The Italian led the Blues to the English Premier League title last season to cap a dream start to life in England. But Conte and his men have struggled to maintain their good momentum this season and followed up three Premier league losses with a 3-0 UEFA Champions League thrashing at AS Roma on Tuesday night. The former Italy head coach was speculated to be on his way out of … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has disclosed that Club captain and defender Gary Cahill will play what he considers his proper position on Sunday when they clash with Manchester United. According to a report by the Telegraph, the Italian tactician says that Cahill will start the Sunday clash on the left side of a back three. The center back started on the right side of a back three when the English Premier League champions travelled to Italy to take on AS Roma during the week in a UEFA Champions League clash, after some players had suggested that … [Read more...]