Chelsea: Eden Hazard mocks Michy Batshuayi in interview after Watford win
I try in every moment to suggest the right pass or the right position. He’s an important player.
Sam Vokes and Andre Gray scored first-half goals to put Burnley in command against Liverpool who were a pale shadow of the team that beat Arsenal 4-3 in their opening game of the season last weekend. I try to speak with all my players and with them individually too.
“They already asked me last week about the referee’s decision and I already said I’m not going to comment on any refereeing decision”, the Watford boss said.
Conte was once again animated on the touchline as Chelsea staged their comeback following Etienne Capoue’s strike for Watford, with Batshuayi scoring from the bench and another substitute, Cesc Fabregas, playing Costa in behind for the victor.
Antonio Conte, nicknamed “The Godfather” as well as “The Madman” because of his uncontrollable desire to win games, broke onto the scene in 1986 where he made his debut for Lecce at the ripe age of sixteen before moving to Italian giants Juventus and went onto become one of the most decorated and influential players at the club.
“Cesc is working very hard to show me that he deserves to play and I want to see this – all the players showing me that they deserve to start the game and if I see this commitment I m a very happy manager”.
“It’s important to read the game and the situation, usually when you are watching the game you look at the ball”. Work always pays off. “We can still improve a lot, but we must continue to work like that”.
SUPER Eagles strikers Odion Ighalo and Victor Moses were in action for their teams as Chelsea came from behind to punish Watford 2-1 on Saturday.
A change in formation helped the Blues ramp up the pressure on their hosts and dominate the final 20 minutes, and two defensive lapses helped them clutch victory from the jaws of defeat.
He said: “Fitness might come into it a little bit, but it’s still early in the season and we’re all finding our feet”.