Conte out to emulate Ranieri

Antonio Conte has told Chelsea to emulate the team spirit Claudio Ranieri fostered as Leicester swept to last season’s Premier League title.

Former Italy boss Conte has admitted he will struggle to sleep the night before Chelsea host West Ham in the opening Monday Night Football match at Stamford Bridge.

The former Italy midfielder revealed he often wakes up in the middle of the night with a tactical brainwave, and now wants his Chelsea players to live and breathe football in exactly the same way.

Leicester produced the Premier League’s most unlikely triumph last season, with Conte paying tribute to compatriot and City boss Ranieri.

“It’s a fantastic example,” …

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