Mikel not giving up on Chelsea career

Andre Ayew made his return from injury for West Ham in the closing stages and Hazard crashed against the apex of the goal from Costa’s pass. Costa then lifted a finish past the near post for Chelsea and Begovic saved from Payet again. “We must be patient, but I hope to see him very soon with the team in the training session”.

I had been hoping that running through the options on an individual basis would help us arrive at a good prediction, but in the end, it hasn’t really helped.

Asked whether a typically animated showing in his technical area could incite a West Ham support not always content in their new surroundings at London Stadium this season, Conte said: “I think that everyone must show respect for me, for my work, for my job”.

‘If I have to compare the technical area with Stamford Bridge then I’m happy, because Stamford Bridge is two metres and for me it’s very hard, ‘ he added. Also note that your way Chelsea in the Cup Football League began with the 1/32 finals, beat Bristol Rovers 2: 3, as well as Leicester 2: 4 1/16, respectively.

“Neither side will want to give up an inch and I can see this going all the way, with West Ham winning on penalties”.

West Ham will provide a very different challenge, however. “To show our best version and go game after game to take wins”. However, Chelsea and Conte will have momentum on their side after that 4-0 demolition of Manchester United and the youth and returning players who get an opportunity tonight will want to stake their claim for a place in the squad.

‘For me it’s impossible because I live the game with great emotion and great passion. “If we win, probably I have a 10 per cent chance to sleep”. “It’s not Wednesday-Saturday, we play Everton on Sunday”. For this reason, now we are working under this system but we are ready also to play with the other systems. I think Chelsea will continue at full speed extravaganza and win another victory.

He said, “We have good players too”.

West Ham said the disorder was “quickly brought under control” and pledged to work with authorities to identify the perpetrators. It was the sixth consecutive game in which City had conceded the first goal.

The Blues forward also wound up several West Ham players that day, receiving a yellow card for a poor challenge on Hammers keeper Adrian.