Conte admits what went wrong in draw v Roma

Antonio Conte admitted the change of system did not work as Chelsea were held to a 3-3 draw by Roma on Wednesday night.

Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea battled to a 3-3 draw with Roma to stay top of Champions League Group C.

Chelsea had surrendered a two-goal lead to trail 3-2 with 20 minutes remaining after former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko’s quick-fire double.

But Hazard headed in to prevent Antonio Conte’s side slipping to a third straight loss for the first time under the Italian’s stewardship.

Luiz, who was playing in a midfield holding role, went off injured on 57 minutes with Pedro replacing him and a change in system allowed Roma to get their noses in front before Hazard headed home.

“It was fair. It was a difficult game against a good team. Above all in the first half we suffered, our performance was good but for sure our football is different than today, ” said Conte.

“We suffered possession and it wasn’t easy in the first half, despite scoring two goals. The change of the system wasn’t good, but when you are in a difficult situation you have to change and sometimes to improvise.

“When we changed in the second half the situation was changing. David Luiz had a little problem in his calf and in this moment I can’t risk my players. We are playing always the same players.”