Blues manager Antonio Conte has said that he is delighted with the “incredible” desire and commitment shown by his players to return to winning ways.
Chelsea won in late fashion after an own goal by Michy Batshuayi put Spurs level at 1-1, the winner came with Marcos Alonso doubling his personal tally for the game,
And Antonio Conte’s reaction for Tottenham v Chelsea will please the team as he stated that he could not have asked for any more from his squad on the back of their disappointing opening result last time out.
Here is Antonio Conte’s reaction for Tottenham v Chelsea:
“First of all I want to thank my players because their commitment, their desire and heart they put on the pitch was incredible in what has been a very difficult moment for us,” he told Sky Sports News. “I am very pleased with the will to fight for every ball and they showed me the desire of last season is still there.
“Honestly, the game against Burnley we outplayed them, just look at the stats. We had 62% possession and had eight shots and created more chances despite playing with 10 men. It was a bad first half but the performance in the second half was pleasing.
“Today I asked them to show me spirit and they did. Our fans were also incredible today to push us in every moment and a good day for us.”
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