Chelsea Legend Gives Conte Approval

Chelsea Legend Gives Conte Approval

Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has opened up about new boss Antonio Conte, assuring fans that he believes the manager will be a success at Stamford Bridge. Conte will become Chelsea manager after this summer’s European championships, when his campaign with Italy comes to an end.

Leboeuf made over 200 appearances for the Blues as well as achieving 50 caps for France. The 48-year-old says Conte is the right man for the job and can take Chelsea back to the top once again.

Speaking on Goal.com, Leboeuf had this to say:

“I really think he can do well, he’s been successful, he was a fantastic player and he is a real leader. I think it is a good idea, we will see.”

“Last season was very appalling, I went to the Paris Saint-Germain game over the two ties and I never saw Chelsea, that was too easy for PSG. Chelsea now has to react.”

“Italian football has changed, when I was a player I didn’t want to go to Italy because it was boring as a defender.”

“Conte is part of the new generation of coaches in Italy where it is more offensive and seductive football.”

“They needed a change and I like those coaches who are between their 40s and 50s who have a new idea of football, like Jose Mourinho, like Didier Deschamps, like Laurent Blanc – we need a new generation of coach to bring something new.”

[Quotes via Express]