Antonio Conte praised Oscar following his two-goal performance in Chelsea's 3-1 win over AC Milan in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday.

The Brazilian midfielder converted from the penalty spot with about 20 minutes remaining to make it 2-1 before wrapping up proceedings in the 87th minute when firing home with his right foot.

Oscar has been linked with a possible move away from Stamford Bridge this summer following reports that Conte was set to part ways with the 24-year-old but it appears his performance in the second half has changed the Italian's tune.

"Oscaris an important player and I think the season when Chelsea won the title, he played a fantastic season," Conte said.

"Last season was bad for all the players, not only for Oscar or for another player, for all.

"I think Oscar is a good player with a great talent and he can improve a lot. I am seeing in him a good attitude and a good will."

Bertrand Traore opened the scoring at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a close-range header before Giacomo Bonaventura levelled for the Rossoneri with a sublime free-kick late in the first half, prior to Oscar's second-half pair.