Eccentric Italian manager has instilled winning mentality but ageing squad still looks disjointed – especially in midfield
It has taken Chelsea six days to achieve consecutive wins, a feat they managed only once last season. Yet there is a sense that Antonio Conte must still work to ensure the players that endured that grim campaign do not look back and dwell.
At the end of Saturday’s 2-1 comeback at Watford the Italian made a pointed effort of embracing every player. His arrival should mean a clean slate but the risk of a hangover will lurk a little longer and he believes some still need their confidence restored.
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