Conte: Liverpool lucky to avoid defeat

Patrick Power 6 years ago 1.9k
Unlucky Chelsea. AFP

Willian's late equaliser earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Anfield, but Antonio Conte believes his team should have won the contest.

The Italian manager praised his players' resolve to come back from Salah's opening goal on 65 minutes, saying Chelsea were unlucky not to take all three points after a solid all-round performance.

"In the first half we were very solid and always dangerous in ball possession," Conte said. "In the second half we created many chances to score. Maybe in our best moment we conceded the goal."

"I think we were unlucky, if you see the dynamic of their goal. But at the same time I'm very happy to see a good reaction of my players. A great desire, a great will to fight, a great desire to not accept the result against Liverpool. We tried to win the game. We must be pleased despite the draw," the Italian concluded.

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