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Shearer hails Chelsea boss Conte for reviving star trio form

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has hailed the management of Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

Shearer thinks the return to form for Eden Hazard and Diego Costa has a lot to do with a new atmosphere the Italian has created at Stamford Bridge.

The Newcastle legend also praised the impact of Victor Moses for the Blues this season.

He told The Sun: “Boss Conte is a whirlwind of emotion on the sidelines, but this also transfers to the pitch and the fans. And he clearly has a cool head tactically.

“One player in particular that epitomises the incredible work he has done after the shambles of last season is Victor Moses.

“He has been floating around on loan for the past three years at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, but Conte has brought him to life again at Chelsea.

“Witness his amazing run from a defensive position into the Spurs box for his winner.

“The system also gets the best out of Eden Hazard, who took a year out on full pay last season.

“Not burdened with that odious task of tracking back — heaven forbid — he is doing what he does best again.

“As for Diego Costa, I have always liked this player. And right now he is channelling his aggression in the right way."

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