2: Keep Pogba in the center of the field:
We all know Paul Pogba is probably the most talented player in his position right now, but he’s having a tough time to adjust to Mourinho’s system. Even if he’s given some freedom to move around the pitch and create space for Rashford or Zlatan, he spends most of the time alongside Ander Herrera with some defensive responsibilities.
This guy has the ability of knocking down shots from short and long range, and his passing skills are completely of the hook. If you let Paul Pogba have some space and come anywhere near your box, you’re definitely in trouble; so Conte’s team will have to try and keep him chasing the ball instead of receiving it, just like Liverpool did last monday, and N’golo Kante is just the right man for the job.
3: Start Cesc Fabregas:
Last but not least, Conte will want to include Cesc in his starting XI, even if he isn’t his favourite player. Fabregas know Mourinho’s tactics very well, as he has been in the opposite end of the pitch several times against the “Special One” before joining him at Chelsea.
Besides, Cesc’s level has been absolutely superb everytime he has stepped on the pitch, finding the open guy and creating dozens of opportunities for the red hot Diego Costa. On top of that, his connection with Eden Hazard is clear and effective, and the Belgian will be eager to have revenge on Mourinho after the worst season of his promising career the past year.
Defeating Manchester United won’t be an easy task at all, but if Antonio Conte follows this little guide, they might get another victory at Stamford Bridge, which would be the first one against the Red Devils since 2014.