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Inter Milan's Antonio Conte 'Is the Messi of Coaches,' Says Alessandro Bastoni

New Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte is the "[Lionel] Messi of coaches," according to Nerazzurri defender Alessandro Bastoni.

The 50-year-old took over at the San Siro in May and has overseen two wins from two at the start of his first Serie A season in charge at the club.

A three-time Scudetto winner as Juventus manager, Conte also led Chelsea to a record-breaking Premier League title in 2016-17:

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Inter will be hoping the former Italy boss can help them challenge again for the Serie A title, and Bastoni has clearly been impressed with him, comparing him to Barcelona superstar Messi, per La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sam France of Goal):

"Everyone had spoken highly of Conte and I’ve only received confirmation of how great he is.