Conte reveals his worry about Chelsea January signing

Conte reveals his worry about Chelsea January signing

Posted by admin on 31-01-18 (13:06) 375

Antonio Conte has revealed his worries for Chelsea January arrival from Everton Ross Barkley after his shaky start to his Stamford Bridge career, according to report.
Barkley signed for Chelsea this winter with a £15m transfer price from Everton after refusing to sign a contract extension with the Toffees.
Barkley was injured for a period of eight months and has not kicked a ball this season until his first-half substitute for Willian who got injured against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi semifinals.
He was also a used substitute in Chelsea 3-0 victory against Newcastle in the FA Cup on Sunday, but he was not given much time to make a major impact in the game. The Blues' manager Antonio Conte made a rather bizarre comment about Barkley after the Arsenal tie, saying: "When there is an injury to one of your best players it is not simple, especially when on the bench the only substitute is Ross Barkley." Conte has now concluded he is "worried" about his new midfielder after watching him play and he also said that he doubts if the former Everton midfielder will suit the style of Chelsea and that he needs time to try to fit in.
"I thought I’d find a player who was not in good physical condition. Instead, I was surprised to find a player in good physical condition," he started. "My worry is not about his physical condition, but only to go into our idea of football, to understand the movement without the ball and with the ball. "For this, he needs a bit of period to go into our idea of football. To understand this. My worry is not about his physical condition, but to get into our idea of football."
Conte, however, does think there is still time for Barkley to make England's World Cup squad this summer, but can't give him any guarantees about a spot in his starting line-up.
He pointed out that the 24-year-old is competing with great players at both club and international level, and that he must make the most of every opportunity he is given.
"In every game when you decide to play for a great team, in every game you are in contention with other players.
"You have to try and exploit every chance you have to play and show you deserve to play. "The time is right to find a place in the World Cup (squad), but for sure it won’t be easy because, in the England squad, they are very strong."
If Barkley is missed out in the English squad for the World Cup it will serve as a regression for the midfielder.