Willian: Chelsea have been left without motivation

Willian has admitted that Chelsea's poor run of form has caused the club to lack motivation, but remains adamant that they will be ready to challenge for silverware next season under Antonio Conte. 

To the shock of many, the reigning champions saw their title defence doomed early in the campaign, with a run of losses leading to the sacking of Jose Mourinho in December.

Willian, who has been one of the few Chelsea stars to perform consistently this season, has admitted the team found it hard to motivate themselves when they were out of contention for silverware, but claims the team are ready to get things back on track next season under the incoming manager.

"When we started this season we wanted to win the title, to win the league again, to win everything," he told Sky Sports.

"But we didn't. I think now we know what we have to do next season.

"Last season we were champions and this season we have won nothing. This is difficult for us because now we do not have the motivation to play, to train, because we have nothing to win. We only play for our pride.

"This season was difficult for us. It was strange. Sometimes we played good football but we didn't have the luck. Sometimes we couldn't score. 

"We want to finish this season quickly because we want to start the next one better and next season win some titles.

"Next season will be difficult as well because the other teams will buy players. Other managers will come and it will be a difficult season for everybody."