Tuesday 25 October 2016 16:42, UK
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called for respect from all sides at Wednesday's EFL Cup clash at London rivals West Ham.
Chelsea have been allocated over 5,000 tickets for the fourth-round tie on their first visit to the Olympic Stadium - a fixture considered high-risk by the Metropolitan Police.
Conte wound up Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho with his passionate touchline behaviour at the weekend and, while again defending his actions, said: "I think that everyone must show respect.
"For me, for my work, for my job. In every game I show myself. Not here, only one game. I have a history and you can see my history, my past and my behaviours on the bench.
"I'm a passionate man, I show this in the past, now. I want to stay very close to my players, also to play with them, to help. I always show respect for the opponent, for the other teams, for the other club and my history speaks for me.
"I know that these two teams are big rivals, but in England it's fantastic the atmosphere during the game, during a match and I hope to see this tomorrow."
Conte confirmed he would make changes to his starting XI and hinted that some of his young stars could be given a chance to shine.
Conte said: "We have this competition and for us it's important, but also this cup can permit you to see some young players who are working well with us, and give us the chance to see their development.
"It's an important cup for us. This season we only have this cup and the FA Cup, so it's a situation to see other players. Tomorrow we will make some changes.
"We know this for sure will be a tough game against a big rival, we played them and it was a tough game, but we are ready. The players are ready to play a good game.
"West Ham had a difficult start but after two wins, the confidence is high. When I see the squad of West Ham I see a lot of good players… and they have a great manager, who is a great worker.
"I know his work and we have a great respect. We played them and it was a tough game, for sure tomorrow it will be similar."
* TfL and the Met Police advise that away supporters can use both Pudding Mill Lane and Stratford stations before and after the game on Wednesday night.
