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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reveals his pick for Player of the Year
ANTONIO CONTE has claimed his entire Chelsea squad deserve the Player of the Year award.
Antonio Conte wants his entire Chelsea team to be awarded the PFA Player of the Year award
Chelsea are in a strong position in the Premier League and can extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with a win over West Ham tonight.
The Blues have ben transformed since Antonio Conte took charge of the club last summer and have lost just three league games all season.
And the Italian has heaped praise on every member of his squad, claiming they all deserve to be named PFA Player of the Year come the end of the season.
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"This kind of award is better to give at the end of the season," Conte said.
"I hope to give this award to one of my players, all of my players.
"This season, until now, all my players are playing very well and deserve the best.
"But it’s important in this case to finish the right way and try to win.
"Only if you win will people remember you."
Chelsea take on West Ham at the London Stadium tonight (8pm).