ANTONIO CONTE has opened up on his decision to change Chelsea's tactics for the 2-0 win at Hull on Saturday.
The Italian opted to play three at the back in David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta.
And the Blues kept a clean sheet for the first time since August with Conte's new system.
"I saw a lot of things that I like to see," he said. "We work to put pressure to win the ball quickly, to try to play football, to put high pressure.
"I like this, but to do this we need a bit of time and we must change the habit of the past.
And the Blues kept a clean sheet for the first time since August with Conte's new system.
"I saw a lot of things that I like to see," he said. "We work to put pressure to win the ball quickly, to try to play football, to put high pressure.
"I like this, but to do this we need a bit of time and we must change the habit of the past.
"The mentality is important. The work is good and we must continue.
"Now we have another solution, another tactical system.
"It depends on the game and the opponent, but I think it's a good way and in this game I'm very happy for the players because when you finish with a clean sheet after you concede two and three goals in the last four games it is important to find more confidence.
"Now I think we must continue to work. We know that to change the past we need to work a lot, together, and to understand there is a road to improve.
"Now we have another solution, another tactical system.
"It depends on the game and the opponent, but I think it's a good way and in this game I'm very happy for the players because when you finish with a clean sheet after you concede two and three goals in the last four games it is important to find more confidence.
"Now I think we must continue to work. We know that to change the past we need to work a lot, together, and to understand there is a road to improve.
"Then to play games against Liverpool, Arsenal, City, United or Tottenham in another aspect."
Chelsea return to Premier League action against champions Leicester after the international break.
The Blues currently sit seventh, five points off table-toppers Manchester City.
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