Newsweek : declared in Chelsea Star Opens Up About Situation With Diego Costa and Antonio Conte

Chelsea star Willian has opened up on the reported difficulties between manager Antonio Conte and striker Diego Costa, revealing there is now "no problem" between the two. "For those who do not know, Diego Costa seems like a tough guy, who wants to fight, but that's on the field. Chelsea's runaway English Premier League title challenge threatened to derail over Christmas, as Costa was linked with a move to Tianjin Quanjian of the Chinese Super League. If I were to play against my mother, that would be the way I would be.'"Chelsea, leading the Premier League by nine points from Tottenham Hotspur, visits Burnley on Sunday. Try Newsweek for only $1.25 per weekGlyn Kirk/AFP/Getty"The temperament of the two [Conte and Costa] is a bit difficult, but they are very good people," Willian told Globoesporte in Brazil.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he is 'ashamed' when he sees his exuberant touchline celebrations

Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailAntonio Conte has admitted that he's embarrassed whenever he sees footage of his madcap touchline antics. (Photo: Darren Walsh)(Photo: Clive Mason)"It's my enthusiasm, but I should show it in a good way, not in a bad way. But the livewire Chelsea boss reckons the day he stays put in the dugout is the day his club and its supporters should really start to worry. Conte endeared himself even further to the Stamford Bridge last weekend when he ran down the touchline and dived into the crowd during his side's 3-1 victory over Arsenal. That's why I try to get even better because football is growing in a way that before I don't think it was.


Antonio Conte has backed Chelsea legend Frank Lampard to excel as a coach. "Frank Lampard is a legend for this club," Conte told reporters. I think Frank can work in football as a coach and he can do very well." In the days after Lampard retirement announcement, former team-mate John Terry called on the Football Association to fast-track former England internationals into coaching roles. "It's important to go out and gain the experience, whether that's in the youth, reserves or other teams at Chelsea, or at other football clubs."


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