Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects captain John Terry to set an example even if he doesn't play

Leading by example: John Terry
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Sam Long13 November 2016

Antonio Conte has hinted that Chelsea captain John Terry must continue to set an example for his team mates even when he doesn't play.

Terry's distinguished spell at Stamford Bridge appeared to be at an end last season but he eventually signed a one-year contract extension in May.

There were question marks over Terry's role after Conte took charge in the summer but the veteran defender has retained the armband under his new manager.

Terry will be aiming to reclaim a regular starting berth and Conte has shed further light on what he expects from his captain when discussing former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, whom he played alongside at Juventus.

Conte has shed further light on what he expects from his captain when discussing former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, whom he played alongside at Juventus.

"With Gianluca I played a lot at Juventus and we won a lot," Conte told Chelsea's official website.

"I remember him very well because he was my captain when we won the Champions League. He was very important for us because he was a real captain.

"The captain must always be an example for his team mates. If he plays or if he doesn’t play, he must always stay in the middle in the changing room as an example.

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"He must help the coach, he must help the club and above all when the situation is not easy.

"It is important the coach and the club and also the players see the captain as the person that can help in this situation," Conte added.

Eden Hazard has been appointed Belgium captain, suggesting he could be a candidate to succeed Terry in the future.

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