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Vialli: Conte is the Italian Mourinho - and a great choice for Chelsea

Former Stamford Bridge boss is adamant that the Italy coach will adapt to life in the Premier League

Antonio Conte will be a great choice for Chelsea’s new manager this summer, according to former Stamford Bridge boss Gianluca Vialli.

“In Italy they call him the Italian Mourinho – he has the same kind of personality,” Vialli told BT Sport.“His teams play in a very humble, with humility and a lot of pride. Tactically they are always well prepared when they go out on the pitch.

“He is a winner as well.