Antonio Conte challenges Chelsea to ‘prepare a statement’ of support

• Manager frustrated at continued speculation over his future
• Ross Barkley becomes eighth player to sustain hamstring injuryAntonio Conte has challenged the Chelsea hierarchy to back him publicly and demonstrate they retain faith in his stewardship in an attempt to quash suggestions his job is under threat.The Italian will go into Monday’s game at Watford with his side 19 points behind the leaders, Manchester City, and in a battle to finish in the top four, as a testing second