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Llorente: It's hard to be with Conte for over a year but he's the best coach I've ever had

Fernando Llorente has admitted that he is not surprised to see Antonio Conte headed for another trophy - but the Udinese striker admitted that the manager's expectations make it difficult to play under him for more than a year.

The 51-year-old sits on the cusp of another Serie A title, this time with Inter, as he closes in on ending the decade-long chokehold on the Scudetto held by Juventus, a reign he himself contributed to during a spell in charge of the Bianconeri.

Former Spain international Llorente was a member of Conte's squad in Turin for one season, before the latter moved on to take the Italy manager's role, and the attacker was quick to credit him as the finest coach he has played under, while adding that it was a tough experience to take.