EPL: Huddersfield v Chelsea preview
Huddersfield v Chelsea preview
Antonio Conte has insisted that finishing in the top four is now Chelsea's priority ahead of their game against Huddersfield Town.
Following a shock 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday, Conte conceded that Chelsea's title challenge is over and after results on Super Sunday, they are now 14 points behind league leaders Manchester City.
"I'm not happy because the last game we lost against West Ham. I like to win. When we lose I'm not happy," Conte said.
"In 16 games we lost four games. My experience tells (me) it's impossible to win the title.
"Now we must be focused in the league to go game by game, to do our best. This league is not simple. We have to fight to find a place in the Champions League."
Antonio Conte says finishing in the top four is Chelsea's immediate priority after drawing Barcelona in the Champions League.
Unlike their opponents, Huddersfield picked up a win at the weekend as they beat Brighton 2-0 at home to end a four-game losing streak and David Wagner expects another big display against Chelsea.
"I would take an ugly set-piece goal if it settles the match in our favour," said Wagner.
"I will take everything against a team like Chelsea. We have to be on a top performance. We cannot give one easy chance away.
"We have to avoid unforced errors and have to be at our top level and then we will see how this team works. It's a little bit like a cup tie."
Rajiv van La Parra will return to contention for Huddersfield's home game against Chelsea.
Van La Parra has served a three-game ban following his straight red card in the recent home defeat to Manchester City and head coach David Wagner must decide whether the winger will start.
Huddersfield head coach David Wagner wants his team to take more points from 'top six' teams
Wagner has no new injury or suspension worries after Saturday's home win against Brighton, while defender Michael Hefele returned to full training on Sunday following an Achilles injury. Chelsea loanee Kasey Palmer is ineligible
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is poised to rotate his options as he seeks an immediate response to a defeat at Huddersfield on Tuesday night.
Midfielder Danny Drinkwater (illness) and defender David Luiz (knee) missed last Saturday's loss at West Ham and could come into contention, with both being monitored.
Striker Alvaro Morata and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko could be among those rested after both were substituted inside an hour at the London Stadium.
"I'm not happy because the last game we lost against West Ham. I like to win. When we lose I'm not happy," Conte said.
"In 16 games we lost four games. My experience tells (me) it's impossible to win the title.
"Now we must be focused in the league to go game by game, to do our best. This league is not simple. We have to fight to find a place in the Champions League."
Antonio Conte says finishing in the top four is Chelsea's immediate priority after drawing Barcelona in the Champions League.
Unlike their opponents, Huddersfield picked up a win at the weekend as they beat Brighton 2-0 at home to end a four-game losing streak and David Wagner expects another big display against Chelsea.
"I would take an ugly set-piece goal if it settles the match in our favour," said Wagner.
"I will take everything against a team like Chelsea. We have to be on a top performance. We cannot give one easy chance away.
"We have to avoid unforced errors and have to be at our top level and then we will see how this team works. It's a little bit like a cup tie."
Rajiv van La Parra will return to contention for Huddersfield's home game against Chelsea.
Van La Parra has served a three-game ban following his straight red card in the recent home defeat to Manchester City and head coach David Wagner must decide whether the winger will start.
Huddersfield head coach David Wagner wants his team to take more points from 'top six' teams
Wagner has no new injury or suspension worries after Saturday's home win against Brighton, while defender Michael Hefele returned to full training on Sunday following an Achilles injury. Chelsea loanee Kasey Palmer is ineligible
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is poised to rotate his options as he seeks an immediate response to a defeat at Huddersfield on Tuesday night.
Midfielder Danny Drinkwater (illness) and defender David Luiz (knee) missed last Saturday's loss at West Ham and could come into contention, with both being monitored.
Striker Alvaro Morata and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko could be among those rested after both were substituted inside an hour at the London Stadium.