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ANT AND DECKED

Fiery Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he will ‘kill’ players who don’t show right attitude

The Italian – whose side take on Liverpool tonight – has proved to be huge hit at Stamford Bridge

DON'T mess with Antonio Conte.

Ahead of Chelsea's crunch tie against Liverpool tonight, the fiery Italian said that he will "kill" players who do not show the right attitude.

Antonio Conte can provide plenty of entertainment on the touchline
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Antonio Conte can provide plenty of entertainment on the touchlineCredit: PA:Press Association
Antonio Conte takes no prisoners in his training sessions
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Antonio Conte takes no prisoners in his training sessionsCredit: Getty Images

Conte told "From my experience as a footballer, I think this is the right way to manage a changing room. I think that when I start a season, I speak with my players and I always talk about education and respect.

"And I demand this, but I give this.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has proved to be a hit so far in Chelsea tenure
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has proved to be a hit so far in Chelsea tenureCredit: Reuters

"And if someone does not have a good attitude during the training session, or good behaviour in a different circumstances, I prefer to kill him than have 22 players.

"Because I repeat, from my experience as a footballer, if a manager closes his eyes, he does not want to see the bad situation and he loses the changing room."

Antonio Conte's Chelsea host Liverpool on Friday night
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Antonio Conte's Chelsea will host Liverpool in crunch clashCredit: Reuters
Jurgen Klopp's Reds stand in the way tonight
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Jurgen Klopp's Reds stand in the way tonightCredit: Getty Images

Conte will be looking to continue his fine start as Blues boss against Jurgen Klopp's Reds at Stamford Bridge tonight.

The Blues have won four and drawn one out of his five games for the club in all competitions since he left the Italy post to join after Euro 2016.

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