Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists he didn't want to lose John Terry last summer.

Terry left Chelsea for Aston Villa after coming off contract.

Conte said: "For us it was big loss.

"I tried to keep him for another season but he wanted to play and I understood this. I wished the best for him and his family.

"John Terry's role last season was incredible. He didn't play a lot of games but despite this his commitment was incredible, great.

"He helped me a lot in the changing room and for sure, with John Terry, we are talking about a player with great experience."