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Chelsea fullback Alonso: Conte demanded we show our personality. Diego Costa...?

Chelsea fullback Marcos Alonso has revealed manager Antonio Conte demanded they dominate Atletico Madrid last night.

Chelsea were outstanding for their 2-1 Champions League win at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Alonso, asked about Conte's pre-match plans, revealed: "He told us we had to come here to play good football with personality.

"It was a great match and the right result."

On goalscorer Alvaro Morata, Alonso added: "He started very well and I hope it stays that way. He has a good shot.

"And Diego Costa, it is a shame he's gone because he was a great player and a great friend."

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