Terry stays as skipper as Conte keen to fire up 'underrated' Chelsea

New boss Antonio Conte hopes to re-ignite Chelsea's title challenge.

Terry stays as skipper as Conte keen to fire up 'underrated' Chelsea
Thu, 14 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Matt McGeehan

The Italian was unveiled as Chelsea head coach at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, insisting John Terry would continue as captain, whether the defender plays or not.

The 46-year-old is the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho after Chelsea's miserable Premier League title defence last term, when they finished 10th behind Leicester.

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