"But when I started to work with them, I found a great commitment and attitude". "Before my arrival, many people told me: 'No good, these defenders". Blues boss Antonio Conte has been known to prefer a back 3 in his stints as Juventus and Italy manager, sparking speculation that the signing of Luiz might see a back 3 implemented at Chelsea.

Conte admits that signing Alonso and Luiz was necessary due to their depleted defensive resources, but is confident that the duo have definitely improved his squad at Stamford Bridge. He pointed to the example of Leonardo Bonucci, who grew as a player under Conte's coaching at Juventus.

'This transfer market was very hard for us to reach our targets, but at the last minute, on the last day, there was this situation which was good for me and the club to improve the squad.

"Don't get me wrong, he is a very talented footballer but he is not a centre-half as far as I'm concerned". And he said that at 29, Luiz was at "a fantastic age to become one of the bset defenders in the world".

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Speaking at a press conference on Friday to preview Chelsea's Premier League clash with Swansea City, Conte was keen to focus on the qualities that Luiz will bring to his squad, but added that he expects the 29-year-old to put in the necessary work to curb his wilder impulses during matches. He wants to play for Chelsea.

"I think that the coach must improve his players". "If you think that the players improve only by looking at them, it's impossible", he said. That's the most important thing for me, not only to win, lose or draw.

Conte can point to some very convincing examples of the benefits of his work. "Also, I find a good potential, physically, like Barzagli". "He's a good guy and a positive guy in the dressing room". "This is important. Then, when we start to work, we work".

This is why Conte is optimistic about improving the player the club have bought for him.