Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has stated his satisfaction in his side’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Everton, in what he called a ‘dangerous’ tie, and insists his young players will still get the chance to prove their worth even in the latter rounds.

Goals from Antonio Rudiger and Willian secured the Blues’ passage into the last eight, despite a late consolation from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Conte handed a first start to 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu while Charly Musonda and Kenedy were also recalled having played in the previous round against Nottingham Forest, and the manager was encouraged by what he saw.

Speaking after the match, Conte said :

‘The performance was very good, especially in the first half when we created chances to score,’ Conte said. ‘In the second half we suffered a bit, it’s normal when you play against Everton. ‘Everton are a good team and have just changed the coach and usually in this type of situation, the players want to try to give more. For this reason, this game was dangerous for us.

‘But I am very happy – tonight I saw a lot of positive things – the young players’ performance. Charly Musonda, Kenedy, Ampadu. He is only 17 years old.They all played a very good game.

‘It is important to trust in these players and I am happy because I had a good answer, the answer I was waiting for. The other good news was to see Danny Drinkwater.

‘I think that in these type of games the young players are improving – to see Ampadu tonight is important because we know we have many young players we can improve and give them opportunities.

‘These young players want to improve and work and to see them doing the training session, I am very happy.’

Chelsea are yet to draw for quarterfinal.

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