Chelsea manager reacts to his first EPL victory
– Chelsea defeated West Ham United with 2:1 score
– Conte hails efforts of his team
– The manager speaks on his first England experience
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte states that there is much more to come from the Blues after the club defeated West Ham.
Antonio Conte got off to a winning start with Chelsea defeating West Ham 2-1 on the night in a tense match at the Stamford Bridge.
The coach reacted: “The team played a good game with great intensity and good spirit. There was great intensity and positioning. It was also very physical. I am delighted with the performance.”
Chelsea vs West Ham United
He stressed: “It’s important to find the right spirit and intensity, we know that we can improve and we must improve a lot, but I am pleased for the team.”
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Speaking about the main Chelsea’s disappointment of the last season Eden Hazard, Conte noted: “Eden played a good game. He has great ability and is very important in this team. I am very pleased with his performance but I know, and he knows, that he can improve a lot.”
“The victory was deserved for me. Now we have to prepare for the next game,” he added.
Conte continued: “I only knew the league through television and having played against English teams in the Champions League and Europa League, but it is very difficult. The atmosphere was fantastic and I want to say thank you to the fans because they followed the players at the end.”
The coach concluded: “It was fantastic and emotional for me to see the Italian flag in the crowd.”
Conte’s next assignment for the London club will be at Vicarage road when they face Watford.
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