The cunning of coach Conte

(Baonghean.vn) - Chelsea is going through an impressive streak of matches recently. It all comes from the reasonable calculations of captain Conte.

Right after winning the Premier League title with Chelsea, Coach Conte received a lot of doubts from experts and fans about his ability to stay at Stamford Bridge, after what Coach Mourinho had to endure in the 2015/2016 season.

The “Special One” had to pack his bags and leave London without fanfare, even though just 7 months ago he had helped Chelsea win the double (Premier League and English League Cup). Compared to his predecessor, Coach Conte is nothing at The Blue.

Before the start of this season, the relationship between the Italian strategist and the Chelsea Board of Directors arose with seemingly irreparable conflicts. In particular, the content of the text message that Coach Conte sent to striker Costa was widely spread, the risk of the former Juventus coach being "kicked out" from Stamford Bridge is closer than ever.

Things got even worse for Coach Conte when in the opening match of the 2017/2018 Premier League, Chelsea lost to Burnley at home with a score of 2-3. The reputable bookmaker Ladbrokes also put Coach Conte at the top of the list of fired coaches.

Coach Conte shares joy with his players after his team's victory over Atletico Madrid. Photo: Internet

However, all of this is still just speculation from the media and sports betting companies. The strategist born in 1969 is still the captain of Chelsea amidst many storms. Along with that, the team at Stamford Bridge has begun a strong revival both domestically and in the continental arena.

Since the defeat to Burnley, Chelsea have gone 8 consecutive matches unbeaten in all competitions (7 wins, 1 draw). It is impossible not to mention the victims of coach Conte's team, such as Tottenham, Everton, Leicester City (Premier League) and Atletico Madrid, Karabakh (Champions League).

Coach Conte’s talent is not only demonstrated through his tactics on the field, but also in stabilizing the team’s rather complicated dressing room. The 48-year-old coach’s tough attitude towards the “unruly” player Costa has made the stars at Stamford Bridge not dare to “take advantage of the situation” to rebel.

Therefore, Chelsea's internal affairs not only did not have any turmoil but also showed more unity. The recent matches of coach Conte and his team have proven that. Now everyone must admit that Conte is a good coach in the art of winning people's hearts.

Striker Costa also appeared in the stands of Wanda Metropolitano stadium at the Atletico Madrid - Chelsea match. Photo: Internet

The victory on Atletico Madrid's field in the recent match not only helped Coach Conte defeat his colleague on the other side of the battle line - Coach Simeone, not only helped Chelsea win all 3 points. Moreover, it was also Coach Conte's victory in the "Costa scandal".Costa's position at Chelsea has been replaced by new player Morata, "super sub" Batshuayi.

Pushing a rebellious veteran like Costa out of Chelsea was a masterstroke by Coach Conte. Surely, Coach Mourinho must also admire the Italian strategist.

The 2017/2018 season is still in its early stages, and whether the Stamford Bridge team will succeed or fail is still a question mark. But at present, Coach Conte’s position is clearly improving, after his cunning moves./.

Thanh Hung