Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has hinted that new manager Antonio Conte will be experimenting with flexible formations in his debut Premier League season.

The Spain international believes that the Blues squad are all on board with Conte's approach which will stand the West London club in good stead for the new campaign

"It's important to be flexible in terms of formation," he told Chelseafc.com.

"Every time the manager tries the best solution so we, the players, have to be ready to adapt to play in every system.

"The target is always the same, to beat the opponent, and with the different formations we can play we always have the ability to do that."

The West London club will kick off their season with the London derby against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday.