Antonio Conte would rather “kill” a player that disrespected him than have him in the squad.

When asked about his strict management style, Conte told Sky Sports: “From my experience as a footballer, I think this is the right way to manage a changing room.

“I think that when I start a season, I speak with my players and I always talk about education and respect. I demand this, but I give this.

“And if someone does not have a good attitude during the training session, or good behaviour in a different circumstances, I prefer to kill him than have 22 players.”

Papy Djilobodji is out to prove a point this season following his 59-second Chelsea career.

The Sunderland defender told French outlet So Foot: "I always said I wanted to play for a great club, make a nice career, and Chelsea is a great club.

"There, I was doing all I could, I worked in training, I showed that I was present. But I've never had my chance, the coach never made me play.

"Yes, I want a little revenge, because at Chelsea, I never got my chance. I worked in training, and all went well. After that it depends on whether the coach likes you or dislikes you.

"I always dreamed of playing in the Premier League but for me, now, the Chelsea page is turned, and I'm concentrating on Sunderland.”

Mikel John Obi has revealed Chelsea new boy Michy Batshuayi is not much of a talker.

“He has started well, he looks to me, like a great, great prospect for Chelsea," Mikel told websiteGoal.

Mikel's comments about Batshuayi's quiet nature seem to contradict the striker's persona on Twitter, where he's become quite a hit with the Chelsea fans.

The forward jokingly trolled EA Sports this week after he was disappointed with his passing rating on the new Fifa 17 video game.