AC Milan and Juventus legend Andrea Pirlo has warned Chelsea of what to expect from former coach Antonio Conte, describing him as an independent beast with two wives.
The current Italy boss is believed to be a front-runner to permanently replace Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and the New York City midfielder has spoke of his admiration for someone who lives and breathes football.
"I love the man," he was reported as saying by the Mirror. "have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
"If you let him get on with things and follow his methods, then you will have a team that plays attractive football and will, without doubt, be successful.
"But if you sign him as your coach and then, as the owner, you want to start making decisions, he is not the coach for you.
"His life is football. I know he is up until 3 to 4am in the morning; studying videos, looking at errors, studying the opposition of the next game.
"It is a good job Elisabetta is such an understanding wife. If he takes the Chelsea job then she will have plenty of time to enjoy London because he has two wives – Elisabetta and football."
In addition to this previous praise, Pirlo also revealed Conte's aggressive nature when he is with his players, although insisted that his anger only contributes to his coaching ability.
"The man can be a beast," Pirlo added. "A dressing room when he is angry is one of the most dangerous places you can be.
"But I can say that Conte is a genius and like all men who possess genius, he is a little mad."
Source: Pirlo warns Chelsea about what to expect from volatile Conte
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