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Full-Back Rather Than Centre-Back Is the Area Antonio Conte Needs to Strengthen

Chelsea's transfer dealings—or lack thereof—were the main topic of conversation at Antonio Conte's press conference ahead of the Blues' meeting with Burnley this weekend.

With the transfer deadline looming, Conte has still to add any defensive reinforcements to his team. Papy Djilibodji and Baba Rahman have left the club since the new manager arrived—permanently and on loan, respectively—so Chelsea have started the season with just four recognised first-team defenders.

Michael Hector has also joined Eintracht Frankfurt for the season, while Matt Miazga has yet to make a matchday squad.

That has left Conte with the same back line—Branislav Ivanovic, Gary Cahill, John Terry and Cesar Azpilicueta—that conceded 55 goals in the Premier League last season.