#3 Antonio Conte’s influence
Antonio Conte is directly responsible for the two points I’ve mentioned above – the signing of Kante and the resurgence of Hazard. Having identified the need for a defensive midfielder, he made it very clear that Kante was his number one requirement, and Chelsea went out and got him before Real Madrid could express any concrete interest. He has also helped Hazard up his game by understanding exactly what the Belgian needs – tactical freedom to roam around the pitch looking for the ball and the guiding hand of a fatherly figure on his shoulder.
Conte has also brought with him a great tactical understanding of the game, making all the right substitutions to get his team the win. Against both West Ham and Watford, his changes were exactly what Chelsea needed to bring home the 3 points. He also displays passion and zeal that is paralleled only by the lunacy of Jurgen Klopp.
All these things ensure that Conte has all the tools required to succeed in the Premier League.
