Conte loses first game in charge of Chelsea

ANTONIO CONTE lost his first game as Chelsea boss as the Blues were defeated 2-0 by Rapid Vienna.

But the Blues were behind after just eight minutes when Brazilian striker Joelinton rounded Asmir Begovic and slotted home.

Chelsea improved after the break as Conte replaced Loftus-Cheek and Baba Rahman with Oscar and Ola Aina.

Diego Costa almost brought them level after 65 minutes, but he could only nod his header over.

And Rapid made them pay when Branislav Ivanovic’s error allowed Tomi to poke home from close range to seal the win.

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