The Conte Thread

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

3 hours ago, It's too big said:

If Koeman, Ranieri and Mourinho couldn't outwit Conte, what's to say "no plan B" Pochettino will? Pep is without doubt going to come with a solid plan though, but maybe, just maybe people have underestimated just how tactically astute Conte is. I do, however, feel that both Spurs and City will come to press us as intently as they can, which could force us into making mistakes. 

One thing to consider is the Spurs have a very important away game vs Monaco on Tuesday, its pretty much a must win so you can bet they will be employing a high press in that one. They don't really have the squad to compete on both fronts so I would imagine they press against Monaco and switch to 3-4-3 against us on saturday. 

[Jase 43,479]

12 hours ago, It's too big said:

If Koeman, Ranieri and Mourinho couldn't outwit Conte, what's to say "no plan B" Pochettino will? Pep is without doubt going to come with a solid plan though, but maybe, just maybe people have underestimated just how tactically astute Conte is. I do, however, feel that both Spurs and City will come to press us as intently as they can, which could force us into making mistakes. 

They are good managers but think you might have overestimated Koeman, Ranieri and Mourinho (we should know best about him!). Having no 'Plan B' is different from having the ability to outwit a manager. And no one is underestimating Conte's tactical acumen, but merely acknowledging that someone is going to ask serious questions about us and our 3-4-3 soon and it might just happen in 1/2 or next 2 games. The pressing bit is interesting - Boro did that yesterday and we didn't manage it very well (probably not helped by players being tired after the international break). Certainly need to improve on that against Spurs and City and not give the ball away so cheaply like against Boro.

[Roquila 1,335]

The more Conte stays as a Chelsea manager the more I look like an utter idiot for doubting him.

Long may it continue.

[Unionjack 7,531]

17 hours ago, It's too big said:

If Koeman, Ranieri and Mourinho couldn't outwit Conte, what's to say "no plan B" Pochettino will? Pep is without doubt going to come with a solid plan though, but maybe, just maybe people have underestimated just how tactically astute Conte is. I do, however, feel that both Spurs and City will come to press us as intently as they can, which could force us into making mistakes. 

Ive read that the best formation to play against a 3-4-3 is Shitys 4-3-3.

Do we reckon Conte will stick to it or change?

[Captain Ahmed 528]

20 hours ago, Heisenberg said:

Only Pep can really find a solution to this 343, it wont mean that Conte knows Pep flaws, and Pep flaws are way more obvious than Conte's.

Rabah Saâdane only him may find a solution to IlCapo 3-4-3

[Heisenberg 1,824]

1 hour ago, Captain Ahmed said:

Rabah Saâdane only him may find a solution to IlCapo 3-4-3

Hahahahahahahahaha at least Saadane found a solution to Capello's England, when we won 0-0. 

[Chelsea Buzz 487]

When we made this hire, I had high hopes. But in no way could I have imagined such a quick turn around. The attacking prowess right now is magic. Six consecutive PL clean sheets! SIX!

It seems to be as simple as freeing Hazard to roam freely, get Hazard and Pedro inside the wingbacks going forward, insert Moses on the right wing, Alonso on the left wing, insert Luiz at CB and switch to a 3-4-3. Oh, and remove Ivanovic,  Terry, Oscar, Fabregas and Willian from the starting XI. See, it was that simple all along

Seriously though, Conte not only figured out the above formula, he waited before implementing too quickly. Of the five players, most everyone on the board commented on the need for changes, save Terry due to his Legend status. Ivanovic has given us tremendous efforts in prior years (before last year), Fabregas was pure magic prior to last year (but is a defensive nightmare now), Willian gives 100% all of the time, but is a bit slow and struggles to keep pace and finish. Terry is pure Legend and hate that this day has come, but it has. Oscar. Well, he is just still Oscar.

Give Conte another couple of transfer windows and we may make some serious European noises. And I am convinced with his managing skill, we do not have to buy the big splash, millions of pounds signings.

And to think just 12 months ago we were barely out of the relegation zone. What was that guy's name again that was manager before Guus 12 months ago? I cannot remember it now

Oh, and one last thing, Conte has truly been getting the best out of Costa. And without the theatrics and dark art behavior. Costa the last year under that nameless guy was hurting the team and difficult to watch. This Costa is world class all the way!

Thank you Antonio Conte for all you do for Chelsea FC!!

[Styles 9,790]

Love his recent comments about Moses being under appreciated. That is one of the most important things about being a coach: being able to develop players & also being creative enough to try new things.

Have a lot of respect for this guy now. Not ashamed to say I was very wrong about him with some of my comments earlier in the season.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Speaking of strikers, Conte also had a few really nice words about our current starting trio of forwards.
“Pedro? He has qualities of absolute excellence.
He’s perfect for the 3-4-3.”
“As for Diego Costa, Diego is one of the best strikers in the world. For us it’s not just important that he’s a goalscorer, but that he works for the team. The progression in his behaviour is thanks to his application. He realised he had to grow in terms of his temperament.”
“Eden Hazard? Eden’s talent is beyond question, he’s a world class player and a great lad. He has a surprising maturity for his age. He’s already built a family and he’s only 25.”
But the highest praise was saved for none other than Victor Moses, whose level of skill has left Conte dumbfounded that the wing-back had been overlooked by some many other coaches previously.
“I could see his potential from the first days of the summer training camp. Moses has important qualities: technique, physical strength, the ability to cover seventy meters of the pitch.”
“I find it incredible that someone like him has been underestimated.”
-Antonio Conte; source: Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia

[manpe 10,861]

50 minutes ago, kellzfresh said:

Speaking of strikers, Conte also had a few really nice words about our current starting trio of forwards.
“Pedro? He has qualities of absolute excellence.
He’s perfect for the 3-4-3.”
“As for Diego Costa, Diego is one of the best strikers in the world. For us it’s not just important that he’s a goalscorer, but that he works for the team. The progression in his behaviour is thanks to his application. He realised he had to grow in terms of his temperament.”
“Eden Hazard? Eden’s talent is beyond question, he’s a world class player and a great lad. He has a surprising maturity for his age. He’s already built a family and he’s only 25.”
But the highest praise was saved for none other than Victor Moses, whose level of skill has left Conte dumbfounded that the wing-back had been overlooked by some many other coaches previously.
“I could see his potential from the first days of the summer training camp. Moses has important qualities: technique, physical strength, the ability to cover seventy meters of the pitch.”
“I find it incredible that someone like him has been underestimated.”
-Antonio Conte; source: Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia

That's what I call a manager.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

1 hour ago, manpe said:

That's what I call a manager.

I call that bolded font of forum post, but whatever floats your boat man

[Captain Ahmed 528]

I'mma simple man, If i see Conte, I click
Me to my finger :Who give you the permission to click?
My finger : Shut up it's Conte

[BlueLyon 9,359]

On 21/11/2016 at 3:41 PM, Unionjack said:

Ive read that the best formation to play against a 3-4-3 is Shitys 4-3-3.

Do we reckon Conte will stick to it or change?

Tbh I think its good for us that Yaya dosnt play for Pep (at least I hope he wont). 

We always had problems with Yaya because he is strong, direct player and if Pep keeps him out of game, it will be good for us

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

12 minutes ago, BlueLyon said:

Tbh I think its good for us that Yaya dosnt play for Pep (at least I hope he wont). 

We always had problems with Yaya because he is strong, direct player and if Pep keeps him out of game, it will be good for us

Ehm... Did you miss Citys win against Crystal Palace...?

[Adnane 1,101]

Yeah Yaya will probably be the first name on the team sheet against us. 

[Antonio8 736]

On 23/11/2016 at 10:57 AM, Styles said:

Love his recent comments about Moses being under appreciated. That is one of the most important things about being a coach: being able to develop players & also being creative enough to try new things.

Have a lot of respect for this guy now. Not ashamed to say I was very wrong about him with some of my comments earlier in the season.

never mind, i forgive you 

now all together towards the glory

[BlueLyon 9,359]

11 hours ago, NiclasCFC said:

Ehm... Did you miss Citys win against Crystal Palace...?

I know. But before that he didnt play single minute. 

Thats why I hope he played Yaya because of CL match and not because he suddenly thinks he can be a starter again.

[Unionjack 7,531]

If you think about it not as a Blue you have to say Conte has done a great job. His part in our turnaround is nothing short of magic.

As A Blue when we were going thru the back end of Mou theres no doubt we was in a mess. We was being linked to every manager in the world whether he was working or not. I remember MOST of us were hoping for Allegri and all the reports said hed got the job. But with his club now playing shite in the league even tho they beat Celtic arent you all bloody chuffed now we got Conte! He himself is suprized how fast and well the lads have cottoned onto the 3-4-3. But its only been a very short while. Can you imagine just how much better we could get after using it for a few months!! Its exciting. But we cant get carried away. And we can't lose faith when that time comes we have a real shite day and end up losing to a Stoke on a cold foggy tuesday night cause something like that is bound to happen eventually.

What did suprize me was Contes quote saying the team was complete and he wasn't looking at transfers! Because we all know we are far from completer. Whether its upgrades to go into the 1st team now or for good depth for key positions. We would be fucked without our current WB specially.

ButI I'm happier about the state of us than any of our opponents and wouldn't swap Conte right now for anyone. 

Chelsea's Antonio Conte is the Premier League's best new manager

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