Ivanovic hoping international form has helped him
Branislav Ivanovic is hoping that his form for his country has impressed Antonio Conte, and has told the Chelsea boss not to write him off yet.
The Chelsea veteran, now 32, has found himself on the bench under the new manager since the system was switched to a 3-4-3 over the last few games.
However, he now believes he is playing at a level to suit the manager’s demands,
‘I definitely think playing with three at the back for Serbia can help me with Chelsea,’ Ivanovic said.
‘When you talk about Serbia, it’s definitely something that has changed our team when we start playing with three at the back and we’re improving in every game.
‘Of course, personally, it helps me because I can have minutes playing in that shape.’
Ivanovic, who has been the victim of Chelsea’s fine form, has told his manager not to write him off just yet.
‘Of course, he [Conte] is a top manager who was watching all of the Chelsea players,’ he said.
‘I was injured and I’ve just got back in the [national] team. It’s good to be back on the pitch, I need minutes.
‘It’s very important for me and I hope in the future I’ll be physically ready to be ready for [Chelsea].’
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
