Chelsea manager Antonio Conte couldn’t hide his disappointment after a goalless draw against Championship side Norwich City in the FA Cup. The result means Chelsea will now face a replay at Stamford Bridge — not the outcome Conte had hoped for. Many fans following the aftermath through Jeetbuzz Login saw Conte’s frustration, not just with the match, but also with his escalating feud with Manchester United boss José Mourinho.
Earlier this week, Mourinho threw shade at Conte by referencing a past suspension, insinuating that the Italian coach had once been involved in match-fixing. Conte did not hold back in his response, stating, “Before making such statements, you need to understand the real facts. I was banned for four months because I failed to report an incident — not because I was involved in anything illegal. I requested a trial, and the court ruled I was innocent.”
As for the FA Cup clash, Conte admitted the fixture was always going to be tough. “We knew beforehand this wouldn’t be easy. Away matches in this tournament are rarely simple,” he said. He also noted that adding another game to their already packed schedule is far from ideal, but emphasized that Chelsea would fight to win the replay.
Breaking down the match, Conte pointed to his team’s poor first-half performance. “Our movement was lacking, and it was difficult to find the right spaces in attack. At times, our link-up play just wasn’t there,” he explained. However, he gave credit where it was due: “In the second half, I think we improved a lot. I have to compliment Norwich — they played very well, were solid in defense, and stayed well-organized.”
Despite the inability to score, Conte praised his players’ overall effort, particularly in the latter stages. Chelsea created more chances after the break but failed to convert, while Norwich’s defense held firm and earned them a deserved replay. “They fought hard and earned it. The result was fair,” Conte admitted.
Now, Chelsea faces the burden of an additional match in a congested season, something Conte clearly isn’t thrilled about. But as always, he vowed that the team would give their all in the rematch. For those keeping up via Jeetbuzz Login, this unfolding rivalry and Chelsea’s struggle in the domestic cup has only added more intrigue to an already dramatic season. Expect fireworks in the replay — both on the pitch and in the press room.