In the match of the sixteenth round of the English Premier League, Chelsea lost on the road to West Ham with a score of 0: 1.

This defeat was for the "blue" is the fourth this season and they are behind the first place by 11 points, while Manchester City has a match in reserve.

"We started the game badly, lost each single combat, and then missed the goal. After that, we tried to change the score, but it was very difficult, "- said Conte.

"I saw their match against Manchester City when City attacked the whole game, but they managed to score two goals and win. We did not take our chances, that's why we were defeated. Many players were tired, but it's normal when you play every three days ".

"It would be a bit strange to talk about the fight for the title after the defeat, especially when it's your fourth defeat after 16 rounds. In this situation it is impossible to consider that you are in the race. My experience tells me that to fight for the title in the first half of the season you can only lose one or two times ".

"When you have four defeats after 16 matches, then you did not start this fight.

We started the season with a home defeat from Burnley. We lost to Manchester City, although this was the reason. But then we lost the Crystal Palace, which was at the bottom of the table, and West Ham, who is also downstairs. If you lose points in such matches, then you do not participate in the championship race ".

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