Conte’s passion and energetic celebrations on the sidelines were noticeable as he guided Chelsea to the Premier League title last season.
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And the hyperactive Italian, who celebrates his 48th birthday on Monday, said he is always “destroyed” following games.
“If you saw me as a footballer, I always showed a great passion,” said Conte. “My talent as a footballer was medium but I had heart and a will to win and work to overcome my limitations.
“I knew it was going to be difficult to become a top player but I played for 20 years at a good level. To be captain and win a lot at Juventus and play for 20 years and play in the World Cup and the European Championship… I think I had a good career, no? I was a good player.
“I have transferred my passion into my career as a coach but I have more talent as a coach than as a player.
Chelsea 2017-18 season preview “During the game I try to stay together with my players in positive and negative situations. It’s true, I finish the game and I am destroyed. I lose two or three kilos during a game.”
During the 2016-17 campaign, Conte said he would consider wearing a heart monitor because of his antics.
