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Matic and Costa exits 'bad' for Chelsea, but Willian has faith in new recruits

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The Brazilian is disappointed to have seen two proven performers leave Stamford Bridge, but believes fresh faces can help to cover the departures

Willian concedes that losing Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic is “bad” for Chelsea, but has faith in the club’s new signings to cover the losses.

The Blues swept to the Premier League title in 2016-17, with Antonio Conte restoring domestic dominance at Stamford Bridge in his first season at the helm.

Changes have, however, been made to a winning formula, with Matic’s sale to Manchester United and Diego Costa’s departure for Atletico Madrid among the tough decisions to have been taken.