Difficult encounter Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has warned his team to expect a difficult physical challenge at Premier League side Manchester United on Sunday. The reigning English Premier League champions have the chance to level on points with the Red Devils if Antonio Conte’s men manage to defeat the Old Trafford outfit. Blues let lead slip The Blues let slip a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 with Spanish La Liga giants FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League first leg last-16 fixture at Stamford Bridge during the week. Jose Mourinho’s side, … [Read more...]
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Ex Arsenal star explains why Conte should drop superstar midfielder against Manchester United
Former Arsenal star Ray Parlour has said Chelsea manager Antonio Conte should consider dropping midfielder Cesc Fabregas for Sunday's crunch Premier League tie against Manchester United. Crunch tie With Pep’s Manchester City running away with the title, the race for second place has become a lot more interesting recently as the United have dropped points away at Spurs and Newcastle to allow Liverpool to reduce the gap on them to only two points. One point further away is Chelsea after they won against West Brom last week - following consecutive … [Read more...]
Former Barcelona star explains to Conte the tactics the Blues must adopt
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes the Blues can qualify for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League if they play their own style of football, and attack the La Liga side FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the return leg fixture of their round of 16 clash. Thrilling encounter vs Barcelona The reigning Premier League champions head to the City of Barcelona with a 1-1 draw, after a thrilling game at Stamford Bridge. Brazil international forward Willian opened the goal account for Antonio Conte's men in the 62nd moment, after seeing two … [Read more...]
Reason why Antonio Conte is struggling at Chelsea finally revealed by Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry feels Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is trying to point at his lack of influence over transfers at the club. Rough start to 2018 The Italian has endured a tough start to 2018 so far after winning the English Premier League title in his first year. The Blues conceded seven goals in successive defeats to AFC Bournemouth and Watford FC to leave the tactician on the brink. Indeed, rumour has it that ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique could be prepared to take over at the West London club. Pressure eased But the Stamford … [Read more...]
Expected Chelsea XI: Antonio Conte to line up 3-5-1-1 vs FC Barcelona
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea host La Liga leaders FC Barcelona on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League, but who will win the match? Crucial clash Antonio Conte’s men go into the crucial last 16 encounter having come out victorious in their last two games - beating West Bromwich Albion 3-0 in the English Premier League and trashing Hull City 4-0 in the Emirates FA Cup on Friday night. However, Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and the Spanish La Liga leaders will hand the Blues a much tougher test compared to their last … [Read more...]
Massive boost for Antonio Conte as £35m transfer target confirms he could leave his club
A major Chelsea transfer target Federico Chiesa has confirmed that he is unlikely to stay at his current club Florentina. Highly-rated youngster Federico Chiesa is only 20-years-old but is highly-rated amongst Europe and can be deployed in a number of roles.The Italian starlet is often played as a Wideman but he can also play in a couple of roles. He can also be deployed in a central-midfield role as-well as behind the striker and as a front-man. The wonderkid is likely to be required by many sides due to his versatility and his young … [Read more...]
Alvaro Morata fears for his Chelsea future if Luis Enrique replaces Conte as manager
According to reports, Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata fears for his Chelsea future if former FC Barcelona manager Luis Enrique does come in to succeed manager Antonio Conte. Enrique linked with Premier League move Sky Sports are among the news sources to recently suggest Enrique is looking as a possible option for the Blues as he seeks a managerial job with an English Premier League side after taking a season out of football after his spell at the Nou Camp. This could have consequences for some current player’s at Stamford Bridge, however, with … [Read more...]
Conte’s replacement at Chelsea reportedly learning English ahead of England move
Former FC Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has been taking English lessons ahead of an anticipated transfer to the English Premier League, as per Spanish football reporter Guillem Balague. Enrique linked with PL move Recently, Enrique has been linked heavily with replacing Italian tactician Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge, though North London outfit Arsenal’s name have also emerged in some reports. The football expert, however, has played down the rumour that he’s been approached by Arsenal, though he does confirm ‘intermediates’ have been in … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte suffer major setback as Barcelona look to offload £96.8m Chelsea target
According to reports, FC Barcelona are looking to include Frenchman Ousmane Dembele as a part of any move for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, in a transfer blow to Premier League champions Chelsea. Chelsea want Barcelona youngster Recently, Don Balon linked the Barcelona youngster as a target for the Blues if the club were to lose Belgian Eden Hazard, and there’s no doubt Dembele has all it takes to be the kind of player required to fill Hazard’s boots at the West London club. The 20-year-old French youngster only joined the Catalan … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte takes swipe at club owner Roman Abramovich over policy
Chelsea tactician Antonio Conte has aimed a dig at club Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich over the teams ‘stupid’ policy of parting ways with managers too often. Under pressure The Italian is already under severe pressure after poor run of recent results, with the team winning only twice in their last ten matches in all competitions, putting their position in next season’s UEFA Champions League in major doubt. The Blues have also recently been eliminated from the League Cup by the Gunners after a semi-final loss and will be huge underdogs … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte discloses Reason Alvaro Morata has been dropped recently
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has said he doesn’t know when summer signing Alvaro Morata will get back from something of a mysterious back damage that has kept the striker out in recent matches. Mysterious injury The Spain international striker is described by his tactician as having a mysterious pain in his back, which the side are working to find a solution to, though seemingly without a way out. Alvaro Morata was seen as a good signing when he signed for Chelsea from La Liga Champions Real Madrid back in the summer, but he hasn’t got … [Read more...]
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