However, with a move to another Premier League side rumoured, the centre-back could well be scoring goals against Chelsea goalkeepers for real next season.
Neither top scorer Diego Costa nor the player of the year front-runner Eden Hazard were selected to start the game with both players dropping to the bench.
Conte though revealed that the need to play regularly forced Terry's decision to leave the club and as a manager he respects 36-year-old's decision, in spite of the apparent loss that the team will suffer when the defender goes.
The Nigeria midfielder said on his Instagram page: "It was a privilege to play with you and learn from you".
He could yet walk away with another two honours, with the Blues leading the Premier League and bidding to reach the FA Cup final this weekend.
50 years later, she finishes race again
And she competed in Boston several more times, placing second in the women's race in 1975 with a time of 2:51, her personal best. As the years went on she advocated for women to be admitted as full competitors - and kept running more and more marathons.
"I am still optimistic and I get that from the players still". We need time. It's not easy when you lose these type of players, but we need to show patience to build the foundations and then improve every season.
Chelsea last did the league and FA Cup double in 2010 as Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a similarly impressive first season in the hot seat, although Conte highlighted the different circumstances his compatriot faced.
"If you ask me if he will be serious loss for us next season?" "Our form has been better at home than away and the fact Hull are home to Watford, a game I believe they will win, we have to win".
On the death of Ugo Ehiogu, Conte said, "I will like to send my condolences and the players to Ugo Ehiogu's family".
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