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Chelsea news: Andy Townsend reveals what Blues players think of Antonio Conte
CHELSEA’s players do not want Antonio Conte to be sacked, according to former Blues midfielder Andy Townsend.
Antonio Conte is facing the sack at Chelsea
Antonio Conte is facing the sack after a string of poor results have put Chelsea’s top-four ambitions under threat.
The Blues were thrashed 3-0 at home by Bournemouth last week before suffering a 4-1 defeat to Watford on Monday night.
Express Sport understands the 48-year-old is set to remain in charge this week and will be in the dugout against West Brom on Monday.
And, former Blues midfielder Andy Townsend thinks the players still want him around despite the poor performances.
The Chelsea players are supporting Antonio Conte, says Andy Townsend
Angry Conte responds to questions on his future at Chelsea
When discussing if the Chelsea boss should get the boot, Townsend told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I don't think he should be.
“And I honestly don't think the players want to see the back of him.
“It does not seem five minutes ago that they appeared united and the spirit was unbreakable between manager, owner and players.
“Everything was rosy in the garden.”
And Thibaut Courtois has supported Townsend’s view, claiming after the defeat to Watford that the players were all behind Conte.
“We believe in him and we believe in our team,” the goalkeeper said.
“We have two bad results and we just try to get back, regroup and just continue.
“We showed that we wanted to fight even with 10 men and that shows we have character.
“When you lose twice like that it is not good and there are questions raised but we go back to training with the manager, and we'll turn this situation around.”
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