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​Conte has confidence in Chelsea players to spend time off responsibly

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists he trusts his players to spend their time off responsibly after Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero was injured in a car crash in the Netherlands.

Conte wished the striker his best following the injury and confirmed he will not change his plan for the match because of Aguero's absence.

"Honestly, I'm not worried because I think I have players that try to make the best decision and it's important to understand when there is the room to travel, to go to see a game or for other situations," Conte said in his pre-match press conference.

"I was a player and when you have your day off you must take your own responsibility and make the best decision for you, for the club.

"I like to give responsibility because the players are not kids, they are men, they have families, it is important to give the right responsibility and then they have to make the best decision for them, the club and everyone."

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