Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes Southampton will make life difficult for his side when they clash in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea recovered from their 1-0 away defeat to West Ham with a 3-1 away win against newly promoted Huddersfield Town on Tuesday.
Southampton were hammered 4-1 at home by visiting Leicester City on Wednesday.
But Conte posited that playing against a side that suffered a heavy defeat would not be easy.
“Tomorrow will be very difficult,” Conte said in Friday’s press conference.
“Southampton are a good team with a lot of good young players with a great future and will make us suffer. They are a good team.
“When we played West Ham we didn’t win and we dropped points against Crystal Palace. We must pay attention in every game.
“We need to show respect and find the right solution to contend for the title and to try and fight Manchester City – not only us but Manchester United, Liverpool as well.
“Time is moving on.
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