Antonio Conte

Exuberant Conte seeks respite in yoga

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is renowned for his livewire touchline behaviour, sometimes diving into the crowd when his side score, and he has revealed that he finds relaxation in yoga. The 48-year-old Italian has apparently alienated some members of the Chelsea dressing room with his demanding training sessions but has admitted that even he needs to take a break himself, especially over the busyRead more

won't sell unless replacements bought in

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Antonio Conte will not countenance selling any players unless there are replacements brought in, the Chelsea manager said on Tuesday. The 48-year-old Italian's comments may not be music to Brazil central defender David Luiz's ears as he has played just once since October, although Conte has insisted it is not because of a falling out but due to a knee injury.Read more

Morata return boosts spluttering Chelsea

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Alvaro Morata's return will be welcomed by Antonio Conte but the Chelsea manager knows his side face Brighton at Stamford Bridge with their Premier League title defence all but over. Morata was forced to sit out the visit to Everton on Saturday while he served a one-match suspension and in his absence, the Blues lacked the firepower to break downRead more

Conte throws in towel as Kane sparks Spurs

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte declared his side's Premier League title defence over after Marko Arnautovic's goal condemned the champions to a 1-0 loss at West Ham United on Saturday. Chelsea's first defeat in eight league games left them 11 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, who visit second-place Manchester United in Sunday's derby. "We have to consider that this isRead more

Chelsea don't fear Euro superpowers

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Antonio Conte insists Chelsea have nothing to fear in the Champions League last 16 even though his side could face a crunch clash with Barcelona or Paris Saint Germain. Conte's team blew their chance to finish top of Group C as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. That allowed Roma to clinch pole positionRead more

Conte charged by FA after sending-off

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been charged with misconduct by England's governing Football Association following his dismissal against Swansea City on Wednesday. The Italian was ordered off the touchline by referee Neil Swarbrick near the end of the first half of Chelsea's 1-0 win in the Premier League after complaining angrily about the award of a Swansea goal-kick. Conte laterRead more

Conte blasts Chelsea after Roma Champions League rout

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Antonio Conte blasted Chelsea's lack of hunger after becoming the first English club to lose in the Champions League this season with a ruthless 3-0 rout by AS Roma. Conte lamented that the English champions -- who would have advanced to the last 16 with a win -- "lacked everything" after a match where they went a goal down afterRead more

Conte blames Chelsea's injury woes on hectic schedule

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Antonio Conte says the injury problems that threaten to derail Chelsea's season have been caused by his side's increased workload. Conte's team have lost their last two Premier League matches against Manchester City and Crystal Palace as the injury bug bites ahead of Roma's visit to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Wednesday. France midfielder N'Golo Kante is sidelinedRead more

Conte eyes upgrades after troubled spell

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Exasperated by Chelsea's failure to land his top transfer targets, Antonio Conte hopes Sunday's clash with Everton is the prelude to a last-minute shopping spree by the Premier League champions. Since Chelsea won the title last season, Conte has been warning his employers that a host of new signings were required to ensure his team mounted a strong defence ofRead more

Conte raps schedule ahead of crucial week

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Antonio Conte claims Chelsea have been harshly treated by the Premier League fixture planners as the leaders try to survive a “crucial week” in the title-race. Conte’s side beat Tottenham 4-2 in a thrilling FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday to book a final date with Arsenal or Manchester City. The Blues were under the cosh for long periods,Read more