Conte: I have no problems with Mourinho
LONDON - Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has sought to downplay his feud with Jose Mourinho after both brought his side into the 2017-2018 FA Cup Final. Even the Italian passports coach confirmed that he had no problem with the Manchester United coach.
As is known, the two coaches do have a competition that continues from last season until this season. The height of Conte and Mourinho's dispute peaked when he described the Portuguese passport coach as 'little guy' and 'fake'.
But after the two will return to meet this season in the FA Cup final, Conte stressed both have no problems. He was ready to meet with rivals for the FA Cup title this season.
"With Jose we have clarified the situation, that's what matters most. There's no problem between him and me. This final is a match between two big teams, Manchester United and Chelsea, "Conte said, quoting from Sportsmole, Tuesday (4/24/2018).
Chelsea managed to advance to the FA Cup final after frustrating Southampton with a score of 2-0. While the Red Devil-nickname Man United- successfully won the semi-final match against Tottenham Hotspur with a thin score 2-1.
As is known, the two coaches do have a competition that continues from last season until this season. The height of Conte and Mourinho's dispute peaked when he described the Portuguese passport coach as 'little guy' and 'fake'.
But after the two will return to meet this season in the FA Cup final, Conte stressed both have no problems. He was ready to meet with rivals for the FA Cup title this season.
"With Jose we have clarified the situation, that's what matters most. There's no problem between him and me. This final is a match between two big teams, Manchester United and Chelsea, "Conte said, quoting from Sportsmole, Tuesday (4/24/2018).
Chelsea managed to advance to the FA Cup final after frustrating Southampton with a score of 2-0. While the Red Devil-nickname Man United- successfully won the semi-final match against Tottenham Hotspur with a thin score 2-1.
Conte sees Chelsea and Man United this season coming on as the least favorites in the English Premier League. So their success to the final in the FA Cup final makes both teams certainly will be fierce competition. For both Chelsa and Man United are both eyeing a trophy at the end of this season.
"To be sure in my mind I can tell you that we played last season as a favorite, I think this season you arrived not as a favorite. We are talking about two coaches with strong character, two winners, "added the former Italy coach.
"In your blood and heart there is a will to win. We both want to win this trophy. I really respect the story of Man United, for the story of Mourinho and they have the same respect for us, "concluded the 48-year-old coach. also Chelsea Challenge Man United in FA Cup Final After Tumpas Southampton 2-0
Conte sees Chelsea and Man United this season coming on as the least favorites in the English Premier League. So their success to the final in the FA Cup final makes both teams certainly will be fierce competition. For both Chelsa and Man United are both eyeing a trophy at the end of this season.
"To be sure in my mind I can tell you that we played last season as a favorite, I think this season you arrived not as a favorite. We are talking about two coaches with strong character, two winners, "added the former Italy coach.
"In your blood and heart there is a will to win. We both want to win this trophy. I really respect the story of Man United, for the story of Mourinho and they have the same respect for us, "concluded the 48-year-old coach.