Antonio Conte says happiness at Chelsea is not his priority

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte will continue to prioritise a winning team over the happiness of individuals, including Diego Costa and captain John Terry.

Conte on Friday spoke of optimism that Costa will stay at Chelsea, but insisted the striker's future will be addressed at the end of the season.

Another possible summer departure after more than 18 years in the Chelsea first team is Terry, who is expected to feature in the FA Cup at Wolves on Saturday.

Terry has had no complaints at being absent as Chelsea have marched to an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while Cesc Fabregas' impact has often come as a substitute.

And Conte is content that his fringe personnel are frustrated and eager to feature more.

"The most important thing, the target, is to win, not to try to have 21 players happy," Conte said.

"I want to be happy, but I'm happy if we win. Not if we lose and have 21 players happy.

"To be happy we go to the theatre, (to) the cinema.

"I want the players to try to fight to put me (under) pressure, (to give me) problems to solve, to make the best solution for the team.

"We must continue to put the team above all."

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Conte insists he treats all of his players the same, whether they start every game or are more peripheral.

"I want to give them great respect, because I demand this," he added. "I think that's the right way to have a good dressing room.

"Believe me it's not easy to have these types of players, this type of group. I think we're growing a lot in these seven months in all these aspects."

"If the player wants to ask me, the player knows very well that my door is always open. When you are honest in your choices, you can always see your players straight in the eyes."

Chelsea are seeking to reach the FA Cup quarter-final for the 11th time in 16 seasons. They have won the cup four times since 2005-06, including in 2010 when Carlo Ancelotti's side also won the league.

"We must have this winning mentality," he added.

"Tomorrow the game won't be easy. Don't forget Wolverhampton won against Liverpool away, won against Stoke away.

"I hope tomorrow the result will be different and Chelsea to go in the next round."