Chelsea's Conte has sleepless nights before Barca clash


Soccer Football - Champions League - Chelsea Press Conference - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 19, 2018 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said the prospect of facing Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 has given him sleepless nights as he prepares for Tuesday's clash.

The Italian's side warmed up for the first leg tie by thrashing struggling second-tier Hull City 4-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday but his mind quickly turned to Barca.

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