The Italian manager thinks that the 28-year-old striker still has a lot to give for the team and is part of his plans for next season.
And the inspirational captain stuck two fingers up to those who criticised the stunt, and said the only thing important was making sure he said goodbye to his club's fans properly. We must have our antenna very high and prepare in the right way. "I am a bit uncomfortable with it to be honest with you".
"I'd like to thank my wife and my kids for supporting me in this wonderful journey I've had", said Terry.
Paddy Power accepted request-a-bet wagers on the Chelsea captain being substituted between the times of 26:00 and 26:59, giving odds of 100-1.
Willian's equaliser (8) had already cancelled out Javier Manquillo's third-minute strike by that point, and Eden Hazard (61) and Pedro (77) scored after the break to put the hosts in control.
Remarkably, Kante did not win any player of the month awards from the Premier League.
The punter, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "We thought maybe 10-1, 15-1 at most as there was a precedent set". We won the league with 30 wins. But this season wasn't easy.
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The performances of Pedro, Batshuayi and Willian have given Conte a selection headache for Wembley.
As for his own future, Terry remains insistent he has not yet decided whether he will continue playing or opt to retire once the season is over although Premier League sides Bournemouth and Swansea have expressed interest in signing him.
Then Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho explained Drogba's early substitution was due to a knee injury and had the approval of Dick Advocaat, who had steered Sunderland to safety that season. This season, but also today.
Terry, regarded as one of the best defenders to ever graced the field, was initially linked to Bournemouth in January.
Terry's emotional farewell at Stamford Bridge attracted plenty of criticism, particularly as Sunderland had been asked to kick the ball out of play so the ceremony could take place.
"This is another weapon for the final", Conte said.
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