Chelsea boss confirms Abramovich Visit

Antonio Conte has confirmed that he was visited by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich last Sunday, but described the meeting as "normal".

Reports in the media have continually suggested that all is not well between Conte and Chelsea's hierarchy, particularly over the club's transfer policy.

The relationship between Abramovich and Conte is said to be at an all-time low, with suggestions the Italian may be removed from his post.

A 3-0 defeat at Roma in the Champions League in midweek has only exacerbated rumours of a rift, but Conte insists there was nothing untoward about Abramovich's trip to Cobham.

"Yeah, Mr Abramovich was in Cobham on Sunday after the Bournemouth game to watch training, to speak, but this is normal," he told a media briefing ahead of Sunday's Premier League contest against title rivals Manchester United.

"Honestly, we spoke about the Bournemouth game [last weekend], then the first game with Roma. We spoke about this."

UCJ, UNILORIN.