Antonio Conte praises Andreas Christensen and says he can be a future Chelsea captainAntonio Conte says Andreas Christensen is the future of Chelsea, and says he has already forgotten the costly mistake he made against Barcelona Antonio Conte says Andreas Christensen is the future of Chelsea, and says he has already forgotten the costly mistake he made against BarcelonaAntonio Conte has heaped praise on Andreas Christensen after his costly mistake against Barcelona, describing the young defender as a future Chelsea captain. The Dane has made 31 appearances for Chelsea this season, and Conte said: "Personally I forgot his mistake. I think this player is the present and also for the future for Chelsea. The Blues beat United 1-0 at home earlier in the season but Conte played down how big an achievement a league double would be. Christensen has established himself as a regular in the Chelsea team this season.

Source: Sky sports February 23, 2018 15:00 UTC