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Cesc Fabregas: Antonio Conte, Diego Simeone share similar philosophies

Cesc Fabregas says Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone are similar in how they drive their teams on and gain loyalty from their players.

Former Juventus and Italy boss Conte guided Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season in charge last term, introducing a tactical flexibility and mental intensity which allowed the team to outpace rivals who had been more favoured to come out on top.

At Atletico, Simeone has also had great success, getting his team to punch above their weight by winning the 2014 La Liga title and reaching the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals, despite not having the resources enjoyed by rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid.