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strengthen his squad, he said: “I have replied to this question about new players. I hope in the future to have a different question.
“My reply is always the same, otherwise it means I was telling you a lie.”
Blues boss Conte has spoken about his fears of starting the season without major reinforcements. The champions missed out on signing Romelu Lukaku, while Alex Sandro looks set to stay at Juventus.
Of the match, which saw Pedro sent off for a foul on Mohamed Elneny , Conte added: “For sure there is disappointment to finish for the second time with 10 men against Arsenal (following Victor Moses’ FA Cup final dismissal).
“There is a bit of frustration, but you know we have to respect referees’ decisions.
“But sometimes they make you a bit angry.”