CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte says turning the Blues into title contenders was his biggest challenge since arriving at the club.
By LEWIS WINTER
Conte joined Chelsea last summer after leaving Italy following their exit from Euro 2016.
The Italian has led his side to the top of the Premier League, four points clear of second-placed Tottenham with four games remaining.
Yet despite having just three favourable home fixtures and a trip to West Brom left, Conte is refusing to say the title race is over and admits it would be a failure if they didn't get over the line.
"My first season is very good," he said on Sky Sports.
"It's very good for me because it's a great experience. It's my first time to work in another country as coach.
"I think I am satisfied for my impact in this league. But for sure I want to go to the end and play to win with my players, with the club and the fans.
"After a really good season like this, it is important for it to become a fantastic season. There is only one way for it to become a fantastic season and that is to win."
ChelAnd Conte admits changing the opinion of the public has been his toughest task.
"The expectation of Chelsea at the start of the season wasn't high," he added.
"I think the expectation was to try and to fight and to get in the Champions League.
"I think this situation pushed a lot the players and I to try to change the opinion of the press, the people who look at football every week."sea finished last season in 10th and weren't many pundits' pick for the title this year.
By LEWIS WINTER
The Italian has led his side to the top of the Premier League, four points clear of second-placed Tottenham with four games remaining.
Yet despite having just three favourable home fixtures and a trip to West Brom left, Conte is refusing to say the title race is over and admits it would be a failure if they didn't get over the line.
"My first season is very good," he said on Sky Sports.
"It's very good for me because it's a great experience. It's my first time to work in another country as coach.
"I think I am satisfied for my impact in this league. But for sure I want to go to the end and play to win with my players, with the club and the fans.
"After a really good season like this, it is important for it to become a fantastic season. There is only one way for it to become a fantastic season and that is to win."
ChelAnd Conte admits changing the opinion of the public has been his toughest task.
"The expectation of Chelsea at the start of the season wasn't high," he added.
"I think the expectation was to try and to fight and to get in the Champions League.
"I think this situation pushed a lot the players and I to try to change the opinion of the press, the people who look at football every week."sea finished last season in 10th and weren't many pundits' pick for the title this year.
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