Chelsea News: Antonio Conte's side are like Man United - Higginbotham stat : Daily Star

Chelsea stars' market value Friday, 17th March 2017 HOW much is each Chelsea star's transfer value? GETTY Danny Higginbotham hailed Antonio Conte's ChelseaThe Blues mixed it with Stoke on Saturday afternoon, running out 2-1 victors at the Bet365 Stadium. 1 / 25 GETTY Ola Aina: £850k"Chelsea stood up to it and scrapped in the way Man United used to when they were winning titles" Danny Higginbotham on Chelsea And pundit Higginbotham says that's the sign of a top side, claiming the Blues are similar to the old title-winning United sides. Chelsea have played impressive football all season but have matched the opposition's physicality when needed. "We know Chelsea can play great football but at Stoke they showed they can mix it as well - and that is the hallmark of a winning side," Higginbotham wrote in his Sun column.




VALERY HACHE/Getty ImagesChelsea plan to raid Monaco for Benjamin Mendy and Bernardo Silva as they seek to strengthen their squad under manager Antonio Conte. According to Stammers, Mendy is currently valued at £12 million and would be purchased to strengthen the Blues' left-back position. Victor Moses has been a fantastic auxiliary right wing-back this season, but there are a number of roles Conte could quickly improve with shrewd buys. Conte has produced wonders to put Chelsea in the title picture this season, but their squad is still thin compared to their top-four competitors in the Premier League. Portugal international Silva would cost £28 million and can play in a number of attacking roles.


Chelsea stars' market value Friday, 17th March 2017 HOW much is each Chelsea star's transfer value? We are building something important" Chelsea boss Antonio Conte But Conte insists his work is not done at Stamford Bridge, claiming the Blues will be stronger next campaign. ANTONIO CONTE reckons Chelsea will be even better next season. GETTY Chelsea boss Antonio Conte warned his title rivalsThe Blues are on course to win the Premier League title and boast a 10-point lead ahead of Tottenham. The Italian has turned Chelsea around, getting Eden Hazard and Diego Costa back to form and shining in west London.