That sparked a free for all which saw Aguero’s City team-mate Fernandinho sent off as well for sending Cesc Fabregas over the advertising hoardings — both clubs were subsequently fined by the Football Association.
“I think now his knee is better than before and for sure he needs to have the treatment,” said Conte. “It’s not important (the game at City). We must understand that when there is a game and above all if someone is losing the game, it can happen this type of situation. I have great respect for Aguero.”
Conte, who has insisted he will see out his three year contract with Chelsea despite reports linking him to the Inter Milan job in Italy, saw his side’s 10 point lead cut to seven over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.
Chelsea went down 2-1 in a shock home defeat to Crystal Palace whilst Spurs beat Burnley and will hope Conte’s side drop further points today and they beat struggling Swansea away.
Conte, though, is not unduly troubled by the Palace reverse. “Football is wonderful also for this type of result. Tomorrow we have another game,” said Conte, who is waiting to see whether Nigerian star Victor Moses has recovered from the toe injury that prevented him playing against Palace.
The Italian thinks Chelsea have surprised many by their maintaining their form and topping the league. “Nobody thought that Chelsea could fight this season for the title, but we stay there,” said Conte. “We stay there and we want to keep this position. It’s normal that with 27 points available anything can happen in the league, but we are in a really good position. We must play with great attention when we go forward because of Manchester City’s counter-attacking threat. We haven’t had many days to prepare for this game but it’s the same for Manchester City,” he added.