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Fed-up Conte to phase out Chelsea defensive duds

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is ready to overhaul his defence after Saturday's humiliation at Arsenal.

The Daily Mail says Branislav Ivanovic and central defender Gary Cahill, at fault for Arsenal's first goal, are expected to be phased out as the Chelsea boss looks to bolster his back four, who have conceded 12 goals in just four games.

The pending returns of skipper John Terry and fellow centre back Kurt Zouma from injury will provide more options for Conte in the coming weeks.

But with 35-year-old Terry's career drawing to a close, Conte has his eye on signing a new full back and two centre backs, which could also cast doubts over David Luiz's position as a first-choice central defender.

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