This aspect is a dead end debate as neither of us have definitive evidence; just feelings. Although I would point you to the outlook and comments of players like Toby & Trippier signaling that all was not right on the training ground.
It's perfectly simple.... The idea of toxic mutineering in our dressing room concerns me greatly. It is a dangerous president. As already stated; I will NEVER applaud player fuckery of this kind.....
Yes Conte represents a silver lining, but there was nothing to guarantee that A would lead to B......