The Italian arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer and led the Blues to the Premier League title in his first season at the club.
Conte spent more than £170m improving his squad before this campaign, bringing in several new signings including star striker Alvaro Morata, as well as midfielders Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater.
The January transfer window opened earlier this week and while Chelsea are expected to bring in more new faces, Conte admits he isn’t getting his hopes up.
“I do not aim high with my requests,” he told Sky Sports Italia.
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“I always ended up at clubs who were running an austerity programme.”
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
“Especially as in my history I've rarely been given the players I asked for.
"I always ended up at clubs who were running an austerity programme.
"I just try to do my work. If someone arrives, good, if they don't, then that's fine too. I have to continue my work, either way."
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Chelsea are currently enjoying a six-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and sit third in the table, 16 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
They return to action this weekend as they visit Championship outfit Norwich in the FA Cup.