What Antonio Conte's usage of Graziano Pelle might mean for Chelsea’s strikers next season

Graziano Pellè and Gerard Pique
Pellè tussles with Pique in Italy's last 16 match against Spain

Whenever Antonio Conte’s imminent arrival at Chelsea is discussed, three is most definitely the magic number. Conversations about how the current Italy coach will fare at Stamford Bridge have largely centred around his use of a three-man defence, how that system will suit the Premier League, and with potential signings all assessed on how they might fit into that favoured 3-5-2 formation.

It might not even happen, of course – Conte uses the system with Italy because he has Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini, three excellent stoppers who fulfil the same jobs for club too.

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