ESPN FC : reported that Chelsea out to avoid Jose Mourinho fate in title defence Antonio Conte

SINGAPORE -- Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits he wants to avoid suffering the same fate as Jose Mourinho, whose Chelsea side slumped dramatically after they won the Premier League in 2015. Antonio Conte referred to Chelsea's 10th-place finish the last time they defended the title under Jose Mourinho. I want to avoid, and the players want to avoid, the last season with Mourinho." "We know that it will be difficult next season, and we want to avoid the previous season [after winning the league]," said Conte. "Morata is starting now and he has to improve his condition a lot," said Conte.

'I just want justice': Chelsea new boy Antonio Rudiger speaks out on racist abuse he suffered in Serie A

Rudiger was racially abused again this year by Lazio fans during an Italian Cup game. As a Roma player in Serie A, the Germany defender saw it, experienced it at the hands of Lazio fans and even from opposition players. "So one year later I won the Confederations Cup and one year later I am at Chelsea. (Image: Chelsea FC via Getty)Rudiger, however, suffered a knee injury which ruled him out of Germany's Euro 2016 campaign. In that time Italian football has suffered from a string of race-related incidents that have brought shame on their game.

Chelsea news: Antonio Rudiger relieved to see patience off after waiting 'years' for transfer

Chelsea were often among those said to be keen, and Rudiger is looking forward to rewarding that show of faith after joining Antonio Conte's ranks. The Germany international has been snapped up by the Blues in a £34 million deal after many windows of being linked with a move. The Germany international is looking forward to testing himself in the Premier League having long held the ambition of turning out in EnglandAntonio Rudiger is delighted to be in the Premier League after waiting "years" for interest from Chelsea to deliver a big-money transfer. Chelsea also needed to bring in further cover after seeing long-serving club captain John Terry leave the club at the end of his contract. He told reporters while with the Blues in Singapore on International Champions Cup duty: "I wanted to play in the Premier League and it is now years that my name was linked to Chelsea.


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