Chelsea boss Conte reiterates Top 4 finish is ‘not simple’

After losing to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has reiterated that it is not simple to book an automatic Champions League place in England.

The Blues sinked to fifth on the table after the defeat as Tottenham climbed into fourth with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace earlier on Sunday.

“In this league, getting a place in the Champions League is not simple,” said Conte after the games.

The reigning champions were leading 1-0 on 32 minutes, but United came from behind to steal the show, thanks to a 39th minute goal by Romelu Lukaku and a 75th minute goal by Jesse Lingard.

“We are disappointed with the final result,” Conte continued.

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“We had a great chance to get three points against a competitor for a place in the Champions League, but in the end we are talking about another defeat.

“This country has the only championship where you can find six teams who start the season by fighting to win the title or getting a place in the Champions League,” he added.

However, the Blues are in the round of 16 of the Champions League; they drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the first leg at Stamford Bridge and will aim to defeat the La Liga leaders at the Nou Camp.

Chelsea are also in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup where they will face Leicester City as they battle for a place in the last four.

 

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