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Former Chelsea manager: Antonio Conte is no miracle worker
ANTONIO CONTE did not need a miracle to win the league with Chelsea this season - just courage.
Chelsea players spray champagne in changing room after title win
That is according to former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who believes Conte’s astute tactical ability has been the game changer for the Blues this season.
“Conte didn’t perform a miracle or anything, but he did do very well,” Ancelotti told Sky Sport Italia.
“He imposed his idea of football and had the courage to change.
Conte deserves a lot of credit
“When he got settled into the things that he knows better than anyone else, it made the difference.
“When he realised things weren’t going well, he changed the system completely and found the keys to this campaign.”
Chelsea won the title last night with a 1-0 win at West Brom.
The Blues are also set to face Arsenal in the FA Cup final later this month, with Conte eyeing a double in his first year at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea finished 10th last season in a disruptive defence of their 2015 title that saw manager Jose Mourinho sacked.
Antonio Conte has guided Chelsea to the title in his first season at the club
Conte celebrates Chelsea's title win at West Brom
Carlo Ancelotti won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010
And Ancelotti, who won the league with Chelsea in 2010, says the squad was always capable of clinching the title this term.
“N’Golo Konte was the buy who transformed the season,” added Ancelotti.
“Eden Hazard and Diego Costa returned to their usual levels.
“David Luiz had a very good campaign without mistakes.
“Conte deserves a lot of credit.”
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