Former Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has backed his countryman, Antonio Conte to succeed at Chelsea. The Italian will officially take over from interim Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink after after Euro 2016.

The ex Chelsea coach told July’s edition of FourFourTwo Conte has what it takes to do the job.

“Conte is a hard worker: really serious, really professional and always focused on his job. “Chelsea are getting a top manager who will look at all the little details.

“Coming to England from Italy, he will find a different world: less pressure, no violence, a great atmosphere, full stadiums – just totally different from Italy at this moment. He can definitely be a success at Chelsea.

“The club has a lucky relationship with Italians. There was Gianluca Vialli, me, and then Roberto Di Matteo, who helped them to win the Champions League.”