Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that he is proud of his players after their victory against Everton.
He said that this match was a tricky one and that it was important to respond with the right attitude. The Italian manager said that many people were predicting that Chelsea was a club in crisis after the defeat in their opening game, but he believes that they have responded well.
He said that the second game away to Spurs was not an easy one, but they managed to come out of it with an important victory. He said that last season they were outclassed in this corresponding fixture, but they have managed this time to get out with a victory.
Similarly, the game against Everton last weekend was a tough one, and they managed to win convincingly. He said that Everton has strengthened well during the summer and that they will be causing problems to many sides but he believes that his players have responded well to the challenge.
Conte said that there is a good atmosphere in the side and that the players are determined to have a good season. He said that the objective of the team is to retain the title and also make sure they go as far as they can in the Champions League.
He believes he has a good squad and that there are also some young players that are ready to integrate the first team. This will provide him with the necessary resources to challenge both in the Premier League as well as in the Champions League.
Antonio Conte said that he is focused on Chelsea at the moment and that he will do everything he can in order to help the team win trophies. He made this statement amidst rumors that he might be having a conflict with Chelsea’s owner.