We lost our cool after sending off

second.” Gary Cahill’s early dismissal caused Blues to collapse before half-time, shipping three as Sean Dyche’s side ran riot.

Conte said: “We lost our composure after the red.”

With Conte unhappy at the club’s recruitment and already nursing a lengthy injury-list, he has already talked down their hopes of retaining the Premier League crown.

And, in echoes of one of his predecessors – Jose Mourinho – Conte now faces a battle to secure the personnel who will make his life easier before the window closes.

Mourinho lost Petr Cech to Arsenal. Conte referred questions about Nemanja Matic last week to the club instead of him. He also left record signing Alvaro Morata on the bench.

Chelsea began their fightback after the £60m recruit from Real Madrid made his mark. Challenged over his starting 11 – if it was a message to the club, he said: “In our pre-season in every friendly game, I played the best formation.

“The same happened today. It’s always to put the best player on the pitch we have.

“Why would I have to send a message? I wanted to win, not to send a message. I want to win.

“Morata has to find fitness and has to adapt to our style, but he played very well. He played a real good game. It’s good news for us. We have to work and we must know this.”

Delighted Burnley boss Dyche said: “Chelsea have top-class players and fantastic individual talent.

“But we deserved it. It’s brilliant for the players and brilliant for the fans.”

Defeat came as Chelsea plan to fine striker Diego Costa (above) £300,000 for going AWOL from pre-season. He failed to return in time from holiday.

After taking legal advice and speaking with the PFA, Chelsea are ready to fine him two weeks’ wages for a breach of club policy.