Alexis Sanchez is still not ready to start for Inter, according to coach Antonio Conte. Sanchez has made one brief substitute appearance in Serie A since joining Inter on loan from Manchester United. The Chile international did not have a…
Maurizio Sarri reveals which he’s impressed with David Luiz (Metro)
Maurizio Sarri admits he has been surprised by David Luiz’s intelligence since arriving at Chelsea. The Italian took over from Antonio Conte in the summer and Chelsea remain unbeaten in all competitions so far this season. Luiz was left out…
Antonio Conte reveals why he did not become Real Madrid manager (Metro)
Antonio Conte has revealed he did not become Real Madrid’s manager because he wants to start with his next club after the season ends. After being sacked by Chelsea in the summer, the 49-year-old was one of the leading candidates…
Conte agrees to take Real Madrid job from Lopetegui (Guardian)
Former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte has agreed to take charge of Real Madrid if the struggling Julen Lopetegui is released off his duties. Having undergone a dry spell of win-less results, the Spanish tactician is under pressure…
Eden Hazard wins Premier League Player of the Month Award
Eden Hazard has capped his sensational start to the new season by winning September’s Premier League Player of the Month Award. The Belgium international has been rejuvenated by Antonio Conte’s successor Mauirizio Sarri, benefiting from the Italian’s more adventurous approach.…
Joining Chelsea was a mistake, says Diego Costa
Diego Costa says he never should have joined Chelsea. And the former Blues striker has taken aim at Antonio Conte, the manager who exiled him before he moved to Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2017. Costa spent four successful…
Antonio Conte sacked by Chelsea, paving the way for Maurizio Sarri’s arrival (Telegraph)
Chelsea have finally sacked Antonio Conte and paved the way for Maurizio Sarri to replace him as the club’s new head coach. Owner Roman Abramovich has risked paying Conte his full £9million compensation bill with the Italian ready to take…