Footage has emerged of Antonio Conte whispering in Alexis Sanchez's ear in the Stamford Bridge tunnel before last week's EFL Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Arsenal.
The footage, posted by Chelsea on their YouTube channel, shows Conte walking down the tunnel, tapping the roof for good luck and then spotting Sanchez to his left. He then pats Sanchez on the back as they walk up the steps towards the pitch before leaning in for a word in the player's ear, and then giving him one final pat on the back before heading to his place in the dug-out.