Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists Champions League push will not be affected by growing concerns over his future
ANTONIO CONTE says Chelsea's Champions League push will not suffer as a result of growing speculation about his own future.
Conte is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2019 but could leave at the end of this season, with the Blues already eyeing up suitable candidates.
Conte was asked about Chelsea's mooted move for Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri but says his only priority is ensuring his side finish in the top four.
He said: "I think this is not my job to answer this type of question.
"I think my job is to work with these players and try and finish this season as strongly as possible for us.
"As you know very well, the speculation, there are always speculations around our position.
"This is not only for me, but I think for a lot of coaches.
"This is our job. For us, for me, the most important thing now is to be focused on Chelsea and to try to improve, to improve this season and finish in the best possible way.
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"Honestly, I'm not interested in this. My only worry is to do my job and my work with my players in the best way possible."
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Chelsea face Southampton this weekend and Conte says he is surprised to see the Saints struggling in the relegation zone.
He added: "I know this team have great quality in the squad and it is great surprise to see them in this position and fighting in the relegation zone.
"It surprised me because they are a great squad and have talented players and it won't be easy to play them."