Conte Explains Moses Absence Forced Him To Tinker With His Starting XI Vs Man City
Published: April 05, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has explained why he made few adjustments to his team for tonight’s Premier League tie against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Nigeria international Victor Moses was among the players named in the Blues provisional squad along with Ola Aina, but the right wing-back failed a late fitness test and watched on from the stands instead.
With no experienced like-for-like replacement for Moses, Conte handed a rare start to Kurt Zouma in central defense, Cesar Azpilicueta started at right wing-back and Pedro was part of a three-man attack.
“I think I decided for this starting eleven because there is still a miss of Moses and we finished the game with some problems for some players, ” stated Conte.
Moses, 26, had played 22 consecutive games as a right wing-back in the Premier League before his spell on the sidelines.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
Nigeria international Victor Moses was among the players named in the Blues provisional squad along with Ola Aina, but the right wing-back failed a late fitness test and watched on from the stands instead.
With no experienced like-for-like replacement for Moses, Conte handed a rare start to Kurt Zouma in central defense, Cesar Azpilicueta started at right wing-back and Pedro was part of a three-man attack.
“I think I decided for this starting eleven because there is still a miss of Moses and we finished the game with some problems for some players, ” stated Conte.
Moses, 26, had played 22 consecutive games as a right wing-back in the Premier League before his spell on the sidelines.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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