Pedro and Fàbregas celebrate after the latter opened the scoring, before his compatriot claimed Chelsea’s second Glyn Kirk/Getty Images“What do I need to say about Spain?” Antonio Conte asked when Italy faced Spain in the round of 16 at Euro 2016. “They are the strongest team in the world. They have some wonderful players, not just those who start. Spanish football is in rude health.”Conte did his bit to sicken the patient by masterminding a 2-0 win last June, but one can only assume that his high opinion of Spanish footballers endures as Chelsea manager. Chelsea’s Spanish connection has gone almost unnoticed,…

Source: The Times February 27, 2017 00:03 UTC