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​Chelsea boss Conte plays down Man City game after heated December clash

Chelsea defender David Luiz continues to require ongoing treatment to a knee injury sustained in a tackle by Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero in December, but Blues head coach Antonio Conte says there will be no bad blood in Wednesday's clash between the sides.

Conte on Tuesday said: "I think now his knee is better than before and for sure he needs to have the treatment.

"It's not important (the game at City). We must understand that when there is a game and above all if someone is losing the game, it can happen this type of situation. I have great respect for Aguero."

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