IMO Conte just doesn't trust Elia to work his ass off in a game. Every game is important for us so far. Elia just needs to play 1 game and show him that he will run up and down the flank like Pepe, Esti, Giach and then I think we will see more of him. But he needs to get a game!
Look at Krasic. It's clear Conte doesn't trust him. We can't have any lapses in concentration with the way we play. You must be 100% committed.