Antonio Conte hails Andreas Christensen as Chelsea’s ‘best surprise’

Antonio Conte has hailed Andreas Christensen as Chelsea‘s ‘best surprise’ of the season.

The 21-year-old returned from his two-year loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer and has now cemented his place as a regular at the heart of Chelsea’s defence.

And Conte admits the Dane’s performances have meant that he will continue to get a run of games.

‘His performance was amazing,’ said Conte.

‘Every time I decided to give him the opportunity to play, he played with an amazing performance.

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‘These performances convinced me that Christensen has to play with regularity.

‘Christensen is maybe the best surprise from the start of this season, despite his young age. I think that, for us, he’s been the best surprise – for me, the club, his teammates, the fans.

‘It’s not simple to see this composure, this calmness in a young player. Don’t forget, he played big games with great calm and great focus and concentration.

‘We must be happy because, I think, Chelsea found a player who can have the same career as some of the best defenders here.

‘I hope that Christensen helps me to make sure that happens. He’s a serious person, always committed in training sessions.

‘He doesn’t speak a lot. He prefers [actions] to words. I can predict for him a fantastic career.’

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