Chelsea boss Antonio Conte not interested in selling Nemanja Matic

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte insists Nemanja Matic is going nowhere and believes the Serbia international can become one of the best midfielders in the world. 

Nemanja Matic was a star performer as Chelsea romped to the Premier League title in 2014-15 but struggled last season for form and fitness. 

However,Conte's move to bring in N'Golo Kante from Leicester City threw Matic's future into doubt, amid speculation Juventus are eyeing a bid for the ex-Benfica man. 

"Matic is a very important player for me, he is very important in my idea of football," Conte told a news conference ahead of Thursday's International Champions Cup match against Liverpool in Pasadena. 

"He knows this and I'm delighted by his attitude and behaviour and I see in him commitment. 

"I know with work he can become a fantastic midfielder, one of the best in the world. He is not for sale."