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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hails Andreas Christensen as future captain and says his mistake against Barcelona has already been forgotten

Antonio Conte has assured Andreas Christensen his mistake against Barcelona has already been forgotten and hailed the young Dane as a future Chelsea captain.

Christensen has made a fabulous impact since his return from two years on loan in Germany and, at 21, forcing his way into the heart of Conte's defensive unit.

But his careless pass led to Lionel Messi's equaliser at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday and gave Barca a vital away goal in their Champions League last-16 clash.

Antonio Conte addresses the media at Chelsea's training ground in Cobham on Friday
Andreas Christensen made the vital mistake that allowed Barcelona to score an equaliser
Andreas Christensen made the vital mistake that allowed Barcelona to score an equaliser

'Personally I forgot this mistake,' said Conte.