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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte explains selection decision against Southampton
ANTONIO CONTE has explained the reasoning behind his Chelsea team for the game against Southampton tonight (7:45pm).
Cesc Fabregas chooses Chelsea players for 5-a-side team
Conte has chosen midfielder Chelsea Cesc Fabregas from the start, along with N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic.
Willian, who scored two in the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham on Saturday, and Pedro take their places on the bench.
The Italian doesn't usually play all three central midfielders but is confident it can work against Southampton.
I think Cesc is a player who can play in different positions
"We have already played with those players in the starting XI before," he told Sky Sports.
"I think Cesc is a player who can play in different positions.
"He has the personality and the quality in this part of the season. He is very important to us.
Antonio Conte has explained why he picked Cesc Fabregas tonight
Cesc Fabregas starts for Chelsea against Southampton
"On the bench Willian and Pedro give me an option during the game.
"It's a fundamental importance now."
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