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Antonio Conte praised for getting best out of these four Chelsea players
MATT LE TISSIER has paid tribute to Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for getting the best out of his players this season.
Matt Le Tissier says Antonio Conte deserves credit for getting the best out of some Chelsea players
The Southampton legend has pinpointed four Chelsea stars in particular who have excelled this year.
Victor Moses at wing-back and Cesar Azpilicueta as a right centre-back in a defensive three have both shone in positions they hadn't played before this season.
Forwards Diego Costa and Eden Hazard struggled at Stamford Bridge last season but they are the Blues' top scorers this season and Le Tissier says that is down to Conte.
After last season's effort from Costa and Hazard, to get them to let them come back to how they were two seasons ago, that's another great feather in his bow
"He's set the team out in a way which gets the best out of his players," he said on Sky Sports.
"He's taken a look at what their best attributes are, who can do a job.
"Who would have thought Moses would have done a job at right wing-back? Having watched him through his career, it's not something you would have labelled him with. He's managed to do that.
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Matt Le Tissier says Antonio Conte has got the best out of Diego Costa and Eden Hazard this season
"Azpilicueta has always been a full-back but he's slotted into that position perfectly. He understands the position well.
"He has got a great tune out of players and also getting players re-focused.
"After last season's effort from Costa and Hazard, to get them to let them come back to how they were two seasons ago, that's another great feather in his bow."
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