Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Antonio Conte’s Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has suggested both Victor Moses and Willian’s futures lie at Stamford Bridge after transfer speculation emerged around the pair leading up to Saturday’s London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.  

Albert Masnou of Spanish daily Sport reported Moses will be subject of interest from Barcelona this winter following his return to form this season, but Conte hinted at his desire to keep the Nigerian, per ESPN FC’s Liam Twomey:

Conte doesn’t want to indulge Moses to Barca reports, says he wants his players to be focused on keeping up their good form #cfc

— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) November 25, 2016

Moses’ revival, combined with Pedro’s fine form, has also led to rumours that former Blues manager Jose Mourinho, now at Manchester United, could attempt to form a reunion with Willian, per the Daily Star’s David Woods.

However, Conte suggested there is a future for the Brazilian at Stamford Bridge as he looks to have an impact in Saturday’s fixture, touching on Willian’s recent absence following the death of his mother:

Conte on Willian: “He has come back. Now it’s important to find good form because in this period he was unlucky. You know why” #cfc

— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) November 25, 2016

Goal’s Chelsea correspondent, Nizaar Kinsella, provided further quotes from the Blues boss, who elaborated on Willian’s value to the club:

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