Antonio Conte has given Chelsea fans something very nice to hear after what seems to be a successful maiden campaign for the Blues boss, as he plans to stay at Stamford Bridge for a long time to come.
The Italian tactician is currently keeping tabs on two possible trophies, as the Blues are in a solid lead at the top of the Premier League table and face Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Conte was interviewed by Sky Sports prior to Chelsea’s Super Sunday clash against Manchester United away at Old Trafford, and the former Juventus and Italy’s national side boss talked about his relationship with the club and plans for his future in England.
“I hope to stay for a long time here. Coaching is not an easy job and a lot depends on the results.
I like to think results are important, but they are not everything. I think for every coach our work is important every day and then to be judged.
During the game I think I show my passion and my will to not lose. I don’t want to lose. I love football and I think people understand my passion. It’s great to know that Chelsea fans are happy with me.”
Conte arrived to Chelsea right after Italy’s fight in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals came to an end last summer, and suggests he was initially wary of moving to a whole new country and back to club football.
“I was worried at the start because it’s not easy and when you arrive and find a situation totally different. To transfer your ideas, your philosophy, to the training sessions, wasn’t easy.
We needed a bit of time for me to adapt and for the players to adapt to my philosophy. I always saw great commitment from the players and great work-rate and attitude.
I am happy for the work we are doing with the club, with the staff, with the players. It’s not easy to arrive, my first experience in England, a new league and new language, it’s not easy.
I must be pleased for these reasons. We are in a good position, fighting to win the title, but the road is long and we must pay great attention.
Until now it’s a good season, I hope it will become a great season. We are top and want to keep this position. It won’t be easy for sure.
We want to reach the target and if we are able to then it will be an amazing achievement for me and the players. We started the season as underdogs.
I want to win first then I say where it compares to other achievements in my career.”
– Antonio Conte, Sky Sports
