Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is frustrated with their injury problems after defeat at Crystal Palace

The match saw Victor Moses forced off, replaced by Davide Zappacosta.

Conte said, "For us it's a very difficult moment because we started the game without Morata and Kante, which isn't simple. During the game another important player, Moses, had an injury, and I hope to have him back very soon.

"This moment is very difficult for us, to lose three or four players is a big problem but despite this we have to find the will to fight. This season will be very difficult so we have to give 150 per cent, not just 100 per cent, like last season, because that's not enough. We want to try to be competitive in all competitions but it won't be easy.

"My job is to be focused on my work with my players and try to do our best. Now, for sure, it's not an easy moment for us but I think it's important to find a solution and not look for excuses."

Conte also discussed the balance of the side given the players who were unavailable

"To lose a player like Kante is not simple because he's able to cover a lot of the pitch, but I have to take into consideration different solutions. The balance is very important if we want to win. Today our balance was poor."