Chelsea Owner, Abrahamovic Confirms Conte As New Coach

Chelsea owner, Roman Abrahamovic has
reportedly confirmed that formerly Italy
coach, Antonio Conte will take over the
management of the Stamford Bridge team
from Dutchman Guus Hiddink.
According to reports from Italy and British
media on Thursday, Abramovich has
informed his players that Antonio Conte
will be taking charge at Stamford Bridge
next season.
Highly respected Italian sports publication
Corriere dello Sport says Abramovich
confirmed the news to the squad at the
Cobham training ground on February 26,
the eve of the team’s clash with
Southampton.
Former England boss Fabio Capello,
meanwhile, has backed Conte to succeed at
Chelsea, but warned his compatriot he
must learn the language.
Capello said:-
“His communication with the players will
also be fundamental. I myself had a
difficult experience in Russia where I
always had to speak through a translator.
“It was not easy, because the players
always expect that extra word from the
coach, the decisive statement to let you
understand or change something.”
He addded:-
“Conte is preparing for Chelsea. He has
the time to arrive and train Chelsea in
the best way, as this is an important club.
“I think the most important thing will be
the team he is able to put on the field. He
needs defenders and there aren’t that
many around.”
And according to TransferMarketWeb,
Conte has agreed a plan of action with
Chelsea chiefs and told them to land Paris
St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
The France international is under contract
at PSG until 2018 but it’s claimed he could
seek a move this summer with the French
champions looking for around £21m.