CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte is convinced Cherries can play their way out of trouble.

Conte saw Eden Hazard's second-half strike earn the champions a 1-0 win at Vitality Stadium yesterday.

And although defeat left Cherries in the Premier League drop zone, Conte believes Eddie Howe's team will soon start to climb the table.

He told the Daily Echo: "For me, Bournemouth are well organised, they have a good coach and they try to play football.

"I like to watch this type of football.

"I think they can have a really good season. They are a really good team and I am sure about this."

The Italian added: "We played a good game, good football and created many chances to score.

"We must be more clinical and kill the game. Keeping the game in the balance, you risk finishing with a draw.

"We conceded a shot at the end and our goalkeeper made a good save.

"We played better than we did last season here when we won 3-1. We played with a good maturity, we controlled the game and I thought we deserved to win."