Antonio Conte reflects on Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid in International Champions Cup
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reflects on Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid in international Champions Cup, and feels that his team needs to improve defensively.
The premier league outfit was outclassed by Champions League winners in the first half, as they were 3-0 down, but Blues found their way back into game thanks to a brace from Eden Hazard.
However, former Italy boss has warned Chelsea players that they need to improve their display if they wants to challenge for league title this season.
Antonio Conte reflects on Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid in International Champions Cup
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“After this game, it’s clear we have to always work together, without the ball and with the ball,” Conte told reporters as he reinforced his message.
“If we think we don’t have to work without the ball, it is not possible for us. We risk repeating a bad season.
“Today I think we weren’t a team in defensive situations. We were better with the ball but bad without it.”
Conte added: “My aim now is to become a team. Inside and outside of the pitch.
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“It is important to reach our target at the end of the season.
“I know with my experience as a player and a manger, that if you want to reach the target and fight for the title, you must be a team, on and off the pitch.
“We must become a family. This is the key to switch from last season. If we don’t understand this, it is not good.”
“I need these for my throat, I’m shouting too much,” said the 47-year-old. “Maybe I should speak to their marketing people.
“My voice is important – to call and talk to the players. During games, it can be very difficult for my throat.
“But it is important for me to make them understand me. Especially when starting new work together.
“Maybe I should speak to their marketing people. When I started coaching I sometimes used a megaphone.”