Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Fantastic working with Aina, Solanke, says Conte


By Our Reporter
ANTONIO Conte says its been fantastic working with Nigeria-born Chlesea duo of Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina, Dominic Ayodele Solanke, Chalobah and Loftus-Cheek, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The Italian speaking in a pre-match press conference at Cobham on Tuesday ahead tomorrow's League Cup game against West London rivals, West Ham United said, "We want to win. Then if I decide to put some young players in the starting XI it's because I trust them."
"Chalobah, Aina, Solanke and Loftus-Cheek are young players I'm happy to work with now - 'that's fantastic'."
The former Juventus coach also stated that Nigeria-born Tammy Abraham is Chelsea's future.
"Abraham is a young player, he is the future for Chelsea for sure. He has great potential. The Academy is working very well."
On the game against the Hammers, "They had a bit of difficulty at the start but now after two wins the confidence is high. They have a lot of good players.
" Slaven Bilic is a great manager and I know him and some of their players, like Zaza, too. "