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Chelsea defender Matt Miazga: Players excited to meet Conte

Chelsea defender Matt Miazga has confirmed the players have met new manager Antonio Conte.

The Italy coach was finally confirmed as the latest man to become manager at Stamford Bridge, starting after the European Championships in the summer.

With doubts over the futures of several players, it was reported Conte met with the players at their Cobham training ground.

Miazga told the Telegraph: "We're very excited about the arrival of Antonio Conte and the prospect of him coming but he has to finish his job with the Italian federation and we have to finish this season.

"He came to the training ground and said hello to the players. It was brief introductions.

"He said hello to all the players, it was good to meet him."

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