Antonio Conte is set to welcome his old club Chelsea to Naples in what is a crunch Champions League clash for both sides.
Antonio Conte arrived at Chelsea in 2016 and immediately revolutionised the Premier League by switching to a 3-4-3 formation that led to a then-record 30 wins and a league title in his first season.
Although his second year was marked by a fifth-place finish and friction with the board over recruitment, he still managed to secure the FA Cup before his departure in 2018.
Now, he currently manages Italian side Napoli, who risk being dumped out of the competition if they don’t get a result against Chelsea, who are chasing a top-eight finish.
Ahead of the game, Conte spoke on his former club and Liam Rosenior.
How do you stop a centre-forward like Romelu Lukaku? 🛑
He should be fit for Napoli vs Chelsea
Antonio Conte gives his honest opinion on Chelsea
Diego Costa was quick to criticise Antonio Conte recently for his time at Chelsea, stating that none of the players liked him during his time at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Italian has put that behind him as he comments on his former club (as per Corriere Dello Sport).
He then went on to big up Roman Abramovich and the new Chelsea owners.
“We won the Premier League in the first year, losing the FA Cup final. In the following season we won it. I want to thank coach Abramovich. Together with Marina they gave me the opportunity to have my first experience abroad.
“It was a wonderful experience. Now Chelsea is continuing to have the same winning mentality, the same desire to win. They buy young and important players. They are building something important for the future.“
Antonio Conte loves the new Chelsea owners 😬
Do they come anywhere near close to Roman Abramovich?
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