Chelsea’s head coach Antonio Conte. Photo: GLYN KIRK / AFPChelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he will give his young players another chance to shine in Wednesday’s League Cup quarter-final at home to Bournemouth.
Conte fielded weakened teams in the earlier rounds against Nottingham Forest and Everton and although the semi-finals are now in sight, he is not planning to change his approach.
“Every competition is serious. I think our task is to try to win the game, to try to reach the semi-final,” Conte told Tuesday’s pre-match press conference.
“At the same time it’s right in this competition to give the opportunity to the players not playing regularly.
“For the players that are struggling to find the best form after injuries; (Danny) Drinkwater, for example.
“I have to trust my players. Not only with words, but with facts, to show I trust my players and I want to give them a big opportunity in a big game to show me they deserve to play.
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