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Chelsea at Euro 2016: players, manager and transfer targets

By Yves Binda

A picture taken on June 8, 2016 shows a the logo of the EURO 2016 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis before the Euro 2016 opening match to be held in two days. / AFP / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images)
A picture taken on June 8, 2016 shows a the logo of the EURO 2016 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis before the Euro 2016 opening match to be held in two days. / AFP / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Italian headcoach Antonio Conte walks at the field after a friendly football match Germany vs Italy in Muinch, southern Germany, on March 29, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
Italian headcoach Antonio Conte walks at the field after a friendly football match Germany vs Italy in Muinch, southern Germany, on March 29, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) /

Antonio Conte

This is the man of the moment for Chelsea fans. Having confirmed that he will start work at Stamford Bridge immediately after Italy’s Euro 2016 campaign, all blue eyes will be on Antonio Conte.

While some are hoping that he can carry his country to glory, others are wishing for a swift exit. Given that the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have already made big moves in the transfer market, there are fears that Chelsea are being left behind.

Conte has, of course, not been able to focus any appropriate effort on Chelsea recruiting and thus the work is piling up for him. A premature Italian exit will allow him to get stuck in domestically sooner rather than later.

Having said that, such a situation will not fill fans with hope regarding his tactics. A renowned fan of unconventional formations, onlookers will be keen to see whether his methods will translate well to the Premier League.

Italy are not the best team in the tournament and they will struggle to go far. Nonetheless, emerging from Euro 2016’s group of death is a must. Doubts are already surrounding the incoming boss and he must do his best to placate them.

Furthermore, there are several players in the Italy squad that have been linked with a Stamford Bridge switch. The tournament will allow those targets to showcase their quality and their working relationship with Conte.

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