Antonio Conte 'furious with Chelsea players' after Roma defeat

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly laid into certain members of his squad following their midweek Champions League surrender against Roma.

The 48-year-old, whose future at Stamford Bridge is in serious doubt ahead of Sunday's visit of Manchester United, is said to have held an inquest in the wake of the 3-0 loss in the Italian capital.

According to The Telegraph, the former Juventus and Italy boss made it clear to his under-performing players that he is not afraid to make an example of them by heavily rotating his side to face United.

Conte is understood to have given the hairdryer treatment to the vast majority of his playing squad, including Brazilian youngster Kenedy, who was caught yawning during the team meeting at the club's Cobham HQ.

Chelsea have won just three of their last seven games in all competitions, but the man in charge recently stressed that he does not fear being sacked.