ANTONIO CONTE has praised the attitude of Chelsea star Willian.
By DAN GIBBS
The Brazilian has been in and out of Antonio Conte's side this season as he continues to battle Pedro for a starting spot.
Willian was the standout performer in Chelsea's dismal campaign last term as he won the Players' Player of the Year and Club Player of the Year awards.
And despite the 28-year-old spending more time on the bench this time around, Conte is pleased he has players of his quality to work with at Stamford Bridge.
The Italian boss also spoke highly of Cesc Fabregas' contribution to the team after he scored the opener in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Swansea on Saturday.
"He [Fabregas] showed a great professional attitude," Conte told Chelsea's website.
"I'm pleased to have these opportunities to work with these types of players.
"We are talking about champions, not medium players, but top players.
"When you have in your squad these type of player that you put in the team and he does not think of himself, but the team, it's great.
"Another example is Willian. Pedro is playing but Willian's behaviour is always the same and when you have this type of player, you must go in your house to sleep (well)."
Willian and Fabregas will both be hoping for another chance to impress when Chelsea take on West Ham on Monday night (8pm)
By DAN GIBBS
Willian was the standout performer in Chelsea's dismal campaign last term as he won the Players' Player of the Year and Club Player of the Year awards.
And despite the 28-year-old spending more time on the bench this time around, Conte is pleased he has players of his quality to work with at Stamford Bridge.
The Italian boss also spoke highly of Cesc Fabregas' contribution to the team after he scored the opener in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Swansea on Saturday.
"He [Fabregas] showed a great professional attitude," Conte told Chelsea's website.
"I'm pleased to have these opportunities to work with these types of players.
"We are talking about champions, not medium players, but top players.
"When you have in your squad these type of player that you put in the team and he does not think of himself, but the team, it's great.
"Another example is Willian. Pedro is playing but Willian's behaviour is always the same and when you have this type of player, you must go in your house to sleep (well)."
Willian and Fabregas will both be hoping for another chance to impress when Chelsea take on West Ham on Monday night (8pm)
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