Antonio Conte: 'I would like public vote of confidence from Chelsea'

Antonio Conte has urged Chelsea to issue a public vote of confidence to put an end to speculation linking him with a departure from Stamford Bridge.

The 48-year-old specialist won the Premier League title in his first season in charge of the Blues but has come under scrutiny this season amid his side's poor form. "I'd like to have a statement to support against this speculation," the Italian coach told BBC Sport. "Maybe I'd like that the club prepare a statement to tell the media, 'I trust in his job, I trust in his work'. "I'm giving all of myself for this club. I think that we are doing the maximum for this club and if the club understands this and the club wants to extend a new contract then we can talk, why not?"