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Antonio Conte Hits Back at 'Stupid' Jamie Redknapp, Gary Neville Criticism

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hit back at Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville after they criticised his side's lack of ambition in the Blues' 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.

Per the Daily Mail's Chris Wheeler, the Italian defended his defensive approach to the contest:

"You have to accept every criticism, but I am not so stupid to play open against Manchester City and to lose 3-0 or 4-0.

"If I remember well, a few days ago, Arsenal played twice against them and then you criticise a lot [Arsene] Wenger because they concede three goals in only 30 minutes.