Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that Antonio Conte's double training sessions have left the team fitter than they were last season when they stumbled to a 10th place finish under Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea endured the worst title defence in Premier League history last term - with Mikel suggesting that was partially due to a lack of fitness and a short pre-season.
Conte, however, has introduced a rigorous training regime as well as changing players' diets, and the Nigeria international believes the Blues will only benefit as the the season progresses.
Speaking to Goal.