Blues boss wants team to use momentum from cup semi-final
Antonio Conte wants Chelsea to use the momentum from their 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win over Spurs to boost them towards winning the title.
The Blues are 4 points ahead of Spurs in the title race with six games each left to play.
Conte said, in the wake of the semi-final,
Conte said: “We have to try to exploit the momentum. I think this week is crucial for us.
“They have the advantage. We have to play after two days and a half and Tottenham have one day more to rest.
“Sometimes it is difficult to understand this planning of the fixtures but we have to try to answer on the pitch.
“For sure this win is a really important win. They are fighting us for the title. We have to know that, on Tuesday, we play a tough game against a tough team. I want our fans to be the 12th player.”
Chelsea are next in action on Tuesday as they travel to Southampton.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
