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Conte welcomes hands on and 'demanding' Abramovich

Roman Abramovich is a regular at Chelsea's Cobham training ground, but his presence is welcomed by manager Antonio Conte.

Antonio Conte has no objection to "demanding" owner Roman Abramovich taking a hands-on approach with his training methods at Chelsea.

Conte left his position as Italy coach to become Jose Mourinho's permanent successor at Stamford Bridge in July.

The Italian has adjusted well to life in the Premier League with Chelsea just one point off the top of the table in fourth having won seven of their 10 matches.

Conte revealed that wealthy owner Abramovich travelled on Chelsea's pre-season tour of Austria and is also a regular at the club's Cobham training ground, but the former Juventus coach welcomes the Russian's attendance.