Chelsea's Conte unhappy with lack of preparation time

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea - Antonio Conte Press Conference - Chelsea FC Training Ground, London, Britain - November 24, 2017 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is not happy that his team have just one day to prepare for Saturday's Premier League trip to Liverpool but said his players cannot make any excuses blaming a congested schedule.

The defending champions have the additional responsibility of playing in the Champions League this season and head into a busy period with 11 games in the space of 36 days.