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Chelsea vs. Brentford: Antonio Conte's Key FA Cup 4th-Round Presser Comments

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that back-up goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge in the current transfer window if the Blues can find an adequate replacement.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Championship side Brentford on Saturday, the Italian said he wants Begovic to stay.

He also revealed the Bosnian stopper will start against the Bees but opened the door for Begovic's departure should Chelsea find a replacement, per ESPN FC's Liam Twomey and Goal's Nizaar Kinsella:

Liam Twomey

Conte on Begovic: "Only if we have a good substitution he can go.