With the veteran sidelined for the defeat at Stamford Bridge, the Italian lamented the element of organisation and control vital to a result. Antonio Conte acknowledged Chelsea missed the leadership of John Terry as they suffered a first defeat of the season against Liverpool. First-half goals from Dejan Lovren and Jordan Henderson, the latter's strike a superb dipping effort from distance, proved enough for Friday's visitors to Stamford Bridge.  Diego Costa's subsequent goal proved scant consolation and former Italy boss Conte was frustrated by defensive lapses in the build up to both Liverpool goals.

"I think we missed the organisation [of Terry] in certain situations: free-kicks, throw-ins. You must pay attention," Conte, asked by reporters if the absence of the injured captain had proven significant, responded. "In the first half I must be honest, I think that we gave away two goals – the first after a free-kick that they took very quickly and the second after a throw-in when Henderson received the ball free and shot from long distance, a great goal. "When you give away two goals in this way, I think it's very difficult because against Liverpool you play with a great team. 

"These are tough games and I think that you must pay attention in every moment, in every single minute of the game, every second, because the details make the difference." Conte, previously unbeaten as Chelsea manager, was unable to confirm whether Terry will return for Tuesday's League Cup tie at Leicester City. "I don't know this," the 47-year-old added. "He had an injury in his ankle and I don't know exactly the time that he will take to recover." With Terry unavailable, David Luiz made a second debut for the club following his return from Paris Saint-Germain and Conte was impressed with his showing. "I think he played very well," the coach said of the summer arrival.