Zola: Conte as good as Mourinho or Guardiola
The former Chelsea player believes the newly appointed Chelsea boss is on the same level as Europe's best managers, and that he will get Chelsea back on track
Conte will step down from his current job as Italy manager following Euro 16, and take charge of Chelsea, who are currently being coached by interim manager Guus Hiddink.
Club legend, Gianfranco Zola, has full faith in his fellow countryman, insisting the man who led a mid-table Juventus side to three consecutive league titles, is amongst the very best.
"He's done so well in Italy that he has to be considered the same level as Guardiola and Mourinho," Zola told the BBC.
"He has not won as much internationally but he is a good coach with a strong personality. I'm sure he will bring a lot to Chelsea."
However Zola, who made over 250 appearances for the club, has admited that without Champions League football next season, Chelsea will find it harder to attract big players this summer.
"Antonio as a coach is very disciplined, he demands a lot from the side no matter who you are and also tactically he works a lot," he added.
"There might be a problem bringing big players because playing in the Champions League is a big issue, but that actually could be an advantage because there won't be as much pressure on him.
"He will do well with Chelsea, I am sure."