Willian admits he found it difficult not starting games for Chelsea, but says he respects the manager Antonio Conte.The Brazil midfielder was voted the club’s players’ player of the season, however, he was left out of the starting line-up for last month’s 1-0 FA Cup final win over Manchester United.
It was the fourth time in Chelsea’s last five games that he had been on the bench.He said: “I was happy with my performance during the season, I played very well I always try to do my best and work hard.”
“Sometimes to stay on the bench is difficult but I respect the decision of the manager. I think it was that I don’t have nothing more to say about my club because now I want to have focus here on the national team and the World Cup.”