Antonio Conte's pre-West Ham press conference, 'I'll support Chelsea in the Manchester Derby''
Injuries
"David Luiz is out. Always for the knee problems. Danny Drinkwater is out, he's sick. He has had a fever. Then we have to check a couple of situations to make the best decision for the game against West Ham.
"I have to check the physical condition after all these games because the players could be tired, then it is right to make the best decision."
Is David Luiz happy?
"Now is not the right moment to speak about this. Now there are a lot of games before the window. This is not important."
West Ham
"I must be honest, I think West Ham have a lot of good players with great talent. This is a very physical team. It's a bit strange to see them in the table. For sure they have the potential to do better. I hope not in our game tomorrow. They have a good squad and to see them in this position is a bit strange.
"Every game you must try to win. Tomorrow it won't be easy. It's a London derby & we must pay great attention. Tomorrow there will be a derby in Manchester & for this reason we must try to win the game.''
Title race
''On Sunday there's the Manchester derby, we all know this and we must try to win our game. I love football & I love to watch this type of game.
"For sure, I will watch the game. I love football and I love to watch this type of game. For sure, it will be a big game, both teams are very strong. Maybe the best in this league.
"It is very difficult to see two defeats in a row even for a great team, but United can beat City.''
The best result of Manchester Derby?
''The best result is if we beat West Ham. I always think about my team first.''
Hazard future
"It is important to be focused on this moment, then when there's the right moment, I will try to answer this question.''
Hazard's 19th on Ballon D'or list
"I am surprised. But I am repeating the same concept. If you want to win the Ballon d'Or, you need to win the league, Champions League and the European Championship.
"I think he has the real potential to become one of the best but he has to win [trophies]."
Kante 8th on Ballon D'or list
''To finish 8th in this for a player like Kante is not easy. The top of the list are talented players. To finish 8th is a great result I'm proud of him. All the people understood the ability of this player. For me, he's one of the best in the world.''
Champions League draw
"I think when you reach this level it is very difficult to tell whether this team is good or whether this team is not good. For sure, on paper the story of Barcelona and PSG are very good. For sure, these two clubs are favourites to win this competiton."
Azpilicueta streak ended
"I think for every player, I try to protect every player. When you play every three days, it is very difficult to keep your form at the very best.
"If you play every game without training sessions, your form goes up and down. The risk of injury is also very high."
Source: Liaw Twomey @ Twitter
