Antonio conte team news

Antonio Conte is a former Chelsea manager, and as such, I'll provide you with some team news related to his time at the club. Keep in mind that this information is from his tenure as Chelsea manager from 2016 to 2018.

Key Players:

  1. Eden Hazard: A key player under Conte, Hazard was instrumental in Chelsea's title win in the 2016-2017 season. He was a regular starter and scored 11 goals in the Premier League that season.
  2. Diego Costa: The Spanish striker was a mainstay up front for Chelsea under Conte, scoring 20 goals in the Premier League in the 2016-2017 season.
  3. N'Golo Kante: The French midfielder was a crucial part of Chelsea's midfield under Conte, known for his tireless work rate and defensive prowess.
  4. Cesc Fabregas: The Spanish midfielder was a creative force in Chelsea's midfield under Conte, providing assists and scoring goals.
  5. David Luiz: The Brazilian defender was a key player in Chelsea's defense under Conte, known for his leadership and aerial ability.

Injuries:

  1. John Terry: The former Chelsea captain suffered a knee injury in the 2016-2017 season, which kept him out for several months.
  2. Pedro: The Spanish winger suffered a hamstring injury in the 2016-2017 season, which kept him out for several weeks.
  3. Willian: The Brazilian winger suffered a hamstring injury in the 2017-2018 season, which kept him out for several weeks.

Squad Dynamics:

  1. Conte's 3-4-3 formation: Conte's preferred formation was a 3-4-3, which allowed him to utilize his attacking midfielders and wingers effectively.
  2. Defensive solidity: Conte's Chelsea teams were known for their defensive solidity, with a strong back three and midfield duo of Kante and Nemanja Matic.
  3. Attacking flair: Conte's teams were also known for their attacking flair, with players like Hazard, Costa, and Willian providing pace and creativity up front.

Notable Moments:

  1. 2016-2017 Premier League title: Conte's Chelsea won the Premier League title in his first season, finishing 7 points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.
  2. 2017-2018 FA Cup win: Conte's Chelsea won the FA Cup in the 2017-2018 season, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final.
  3. Conte's sacking: Conte was sacked by Chelsea in July 2018, after a disappointing 2017-2018 season that saw the team finish 5th in the Premier League.