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Watch our exclusive interview with Antonio Conte at the Football Show on Tuesday 9 a.m. on Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports app later
By Paul Gilmour
Last update: 12/05/20 6:03 am
Chelsea captain John Terry and manager Antonio Conte won the Premier League title in the latter’s first season in charge.
Antonio Conte has revealed that the phase-out of John Terry during his first title-winning season was a simple process due to the professionalism of the Chelsea legend.
Michy Batshuayi’s late goal at West Brom confirmed the Blues as champions exactly three years ago on Tuesday, with Terry just nine times in the league.
“It was a great privilege for me to be the coach of a Chelsea legend like John Terry,” said Conte. Sky Sports News in a rare interview
“We are talking about a superior man, a really good man and then a superior player. He helped me a lot in my first season on and off the field.”
“It was very important in training camp during the sessions to keep concentration standards high.”
Antonio Conte says John Terry helped him on and off the field in his first season
Terry was sent off in front of Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge when he was substituted in the 26th minute of the game against Sunderland.
“He decided he wanted this because 26 was his team number and it was a pleasure for me to give him this opportunity.”
“I can never thank him enough. It was very important to me and to our team.”
Conte singled out Manchester United’s 4-0 demolition as a key game in the title fight on the days he celebrated wildly with supporters near the booth.
“I live my work intensely!” he says when asked about the celebrations.
“Sometimes I show my passion and I want to share my happiness with the fans. I had an incredible relationship with the Chelsea fans.”
“That game was important to us because when you win 4-0 against a superior team it’s a boost because we understood very well that we could fight to win the league.”
“This game gave us confidence and self-confidence and created a fantastic relationship with our fans.”
See more of our exclusive interview with Antonio Conte at the Football Show starting at 9 a.m. on Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports app later today
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