Chelsea warned by Jamie Carragher they must do the "exact opposite of panicking" after opening day loss
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Chelsea have been warned they must "do the exact opposite of panicking" to avoid repeating their meltdown under Jose Mourinho two years ago.
After the Blues went down 3-2 at home to Burnley on the opening day of the season, doubts have been cast about the legitimacy of their title reign.
The topic was discussed on Monday Night Football with Jamie Carragher insisting Antonio Conte must ensure there is no panic.
"Chelsea need to do the exact opposite of panicking," Carragher said on Monday Night Football.
"A couple of seasons ago when they drew with Swansea on the opening day and they had the incident with the club doctor, all of sudden it felt like Chelsea were under pressure.
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"I felt like people were fanning the flames. The story was getting bigger and bigger until Jose Mourinho eventually lost his job. They've lost one game at home - they should be thinking now 'relax.'
"They've got two games between now and the transfer window shutting. Antonio Conte needs to get two players in - they need strengthening, especially in the wing-back positions. They need to stop this tidal wave of negativity. The way Conte is speaking to the press you know something isn't right.
"That's got to stop. They've got to remember it's only one defeat and they've got to get their heads back on. As Conte has said, they don't want another Jose season."