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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was delighted to start Premier League life with a comprehensive victory at Huddersfield, although the difference in physicality and refereeing is going to take some getting used to. Just 28 days after being belatedly confirmed as Antonio Conte’s successor, the Italian got his first taste of the English top-flight in West Yorkshire. Chelsea had to dig deep early on against Huddersfield but went in at the break with a two-goal cushion thanks to N’Golo Kante and summer signing Jorginho. Pedro wrapped up a 3-0 opening-day win after star turn Eden Hazard came off the bench as Sarri’s men made a confident start to the campaign, looking far stronger than last weekend’s Community Shield loss to Manchester City. “I am really very happy because in the first part of the season I think that for us it is not easy to gain points,” the Chelsea boss said. . . . . . #mauriziosarri #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was delighted to start Premier League life with a comprehensive victory at Huddersfield, although the difference in physicality and refereeing is going to take some getting used to. Just 28 days after being belatedly confirmed as Antonio Conte’s successor, the Italian got his first taste of the English top-flight in West Yorkshire. Chelsea had to dig deep early on against Huddersfield but went in at the break with a two-goal cushion thanks to N’Golo Kante and summer signing Jorginho. Pedro wrapped up a 3-0 opening-day win after star turn Eden Hazard came off the bench as Sarri’s men made a confident start to the campaign, looking far stronger than last weekend’s Community Shield loss to Manchester City. “I am really very happy because in the first part of the season I think that for us it is not easy to gain points,” the Chelsea boss said. . . . . . #mauriziosarri #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri refused to shed light on the future of wantaway goalkeeper @thibautcourtois after his side’s penalty shoot-out win against Lyon. Sarri also revealed he expects Eden Hazard to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Belgium international made his first Blues appearance since Russia 2018. Belgium international Courtois has been reported to have stayed away from the London club following World Cup duty with Belgium amid speculation of a move to Real Madrid. . . . . . #mauriziosarri #thibautcourtois #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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Maurizio Sarri would sanction @thibautcourtois’ Stamford Bridge exit if the Chelsea goalkeeper expresses a desire to leave. The 26-year-old has been number one at Stamford Bridge ever since returning from an extended loan spell at Atletico Madrid in 2014. Courtois’ desire to return to Spain is well-documented, with the goalkeeper’s agent Christophe Henrotay having publicly pleaded with Chelsea to allow him to leave for Madrid this summer. Real Madrid have been strongly linked with the Belgium international for years and recently-appointed Blues boss Sarri is willing to sell him if that is what the player requests. “I have no reaction on the agent,” the Chelsea boss said with a laugh after the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Community Shield. . . . . . #mauriziosarri #thibautcourtois #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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@mbatshuayi appears to be impressing Borussia Dortmund after joining the club on loan last month – so much so that the German side appear to want to keep the 24-year-old permanently, according to the Daily Mail. The striker has already scored three times in two appearances and Dortmund will now be hoping Roman Abramovich agrees to a more concrete deal in the summer, the paper says. . . . . . #MichyBatshuayi #Batshuayi #bvb09 #borussiadortmund #dortmund #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Dortmund)

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Under-pressure Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits he is a big admirer of his potential successor Luis Enrique. Conte’s position at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of constant speculation, with Spaniard Enrique reportedly one of the prime candidates to replace him. The pair were opponents during their midfield playing days and have also been in opposing dugouts as managers. That occurred when Conte was at Juventus and while Enrique – who is currently on a break from management after leaving Barcelona – was in charge of their Serie A rivals Roma. . . . . . #antonioconte #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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Antonio Conte has suggested history is being repeated at Chelsea. There have been regular reports of friction between head coach Conte and the Chelsea hierarchy, mostly over transfers. . . . . . #antonioconte #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague (at Stamford Bridge)

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Antonio Conte has backed @rossbarkley to be in contention for England’s World Cup squad after being pleasantly surprised by the midfielder’s physical condition. Barkley arrived at Stamford Bridge from Everton early this month having not played since May due to a hamstring injury. Blues boss Conte has been impressed with the 24-year-old’s fitness levels and believes he can force his way into the thinking of Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate ahead of Russia 2018. . . . . . #rossbarkley #chelseafc #chelseafcfans #chelseafcforever #cfcfans #cfcfamily #cfcforever #pl #premierleague #antonioconte (at Stamford Bridge)