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Chelsea boss Conte eager to give academy talent their chance

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he's ready to give his academy talent a chance.

The likes of Ola Aina, Nathaniel Chalobah, Nathan Ake and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could all feature in today's FA Cup trip to Championship side Wolves (5.30pm).

"The Academy is doing a really great job," the Italian said.

"In my squad we have a lot of young players from the Academy – Chalobah, Ake, Ruben, Aina - and it's important to have a link between the first team and academy.

"These young players have stayed with me because they deserve it, not because I want to give them a gift.

"In the future I hope to absorb many players from the academy."

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