Conte: Everyone shares the blame for Chelsea’s struggles

Antonio Conte admits Chelsea have made “a lot of mistakes this season” with everyone at the club responsible.

The Blues have failed to defend their Premier League title and currently sit 10 points outside the top four.

Doubts have been expressed over Conte’s future and the Italian says he is not thinking about next season with the club.

On Saturday the Blues visit relegation-threatened Southampton in the Premier League, eight days before the clubs meet at Wembley in an FA Cup semi-final.

Conte says everyone at the club must accept responsibility for their mistakes.

“When you have this type of season you have to share this responsibility,” he said. “I’m the coach. I’m the coach of this team. I’m the first person to take my responsibility. But, for sure, I’m not alone.

“We made a lot of mistakes this season. When I talk about a lot of mistakes, I involve me, my staff, the players and the club.

“When we win or when we lose, we must be ready to share the responsibility. I’m the first to take my responsibility. Then there is the club. Then there is the players.

“If we don’t qualify for the Champions League, it means that we have to divide the fault, also with the players.”