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Eden Hazard does not know why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte chose to replace him after he netted the equaliser in a six-goal thriller against Roma.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has risen to the bait laid out by Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho and slammed him for criticing coaches who "cry" over injuries.

Italy midfielder admits Conte can be abrasive as a manager but being one of his players 'is beautiful'.

Manager Antonio Conte has admitted that Chelsea did previously try to lure Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan away from AS Roma.

Tammy Abraham is set to remain at Swansea City for the duration of the season after it emerged there is no clause in his contract allowing Chelsea to recall him in January.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is available for the Champions League tie against AS Roma after recovering from a hamstring injury, Antonio Conte has confirmed.

Batshuayi has failed to convince Conte of his talents and the Italian has been looking at other striking options.

Former Chelsea forward Cascarino believes Conte's reluctance to play Batshuayi makes it clear that the Belgian will soon move on.

Rossoneri sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli says he is happy with the performance of coach Vincenzo Montella.

Musonda, 20, appeared to criticise manager Antonio Conte on social media for not giving him enough first-team opportunities earlier this week.

N'Golo Kante could miss all of Chelsea's games in October after picking up a hamstring injury while playing for France.

Chelsea spent almost £200m on a host of new recruits during the summer but recouped a large amount of their outlay through player sales.

Musonda is understood to be frustrated by recent contract talks and a lack of first-team opportunities this season.

N'Golo Kante and Alvaro Morata will not be fit for Chelsea's game against Crystal Palace on Saturday after suffering muscle strains.

Andrea Pirlo will take time to consider his next career move amid fresh speculation linking him with a move to join Antonio Conte's backroom team at Chelsea.

Alex Sandro is set to double his salary with a new contract from Juventus amid reports suggesting Chelsea will return with an improved bid for the defender.

Alvaro Morata suffered a hamstring injury 35 minutes into Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Manchester City and is expected to be out for six weeks.

Batshuayi, 24, has only made one start in the Premier League for the Blues this season and is yet to score.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will undergo further tests this week to determine the severity of the hamstring he suffered during the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Prolific Spaniard appears hopeful of being ready for next top-flight fixture despite fears he could miss up to two months with a grade two myofascial injury.

Morata picked up the injury 35 minutes into Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Blues fell to a 1-0 home defeat against title rivals Manchester City on 30 September.

Morata has seven goals in seven games in all competitions since moving to Chelsea.

Hazard has been buliding up his fitness after recovering from an ankle injury.

Costa is primed to move back to Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £53m.

Chelsea have agreed to a deal to sell Costa to Atletico Madrid.

The Spain international limped out of the goalless draw with Arsenal on Sunday [17 September].

The 20-year-old attacker suggested on Instagram his big day has finally come.

Conte has asked his Chelsea stars to start performing to be picked.

Conte ready to give young players a chance to impress in the Carabao Cup.