MATIC BOARD GAME

ANTONIO CONTE says it is down to the Chelsea board to clarify why Nemanja Matic was sold to Manchester United for £40million.

The midfielder won the title when Reds boss Jose Mourinho was in charge at Stamford Bridge in 2015.

Quizzed over the Serb being allowed to join a title rival, Blues boss Conte snapped: “You have to ask the club about this.” Chelsea always maintained the final decisions on transfers are down to the manager. There are moves to strengthen following the exits of John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Nathaniel Chalobah and Nathan Ake, with Diego Costa set to follow.