Ancelotti: Conte will succeed at Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti has backed Antonio Conte to turn Chelsea's fortunes around, hailing the current Italy manager's work ethic and professionalism.

Former Blues boss Ancelotti, who guided the club to a domestic double in 2010 but was sacked the following season, claims that Conte can bring the massive success he enjoyed at Juventus to Stamford Bridge.

"Conte is a hard worker: really serious, really professional and always focused on his job," the new Bayern Munich manager told FourFourTwo.

"Chelsea are getting a top manager who will look at all the little details."

The 56-year-old went on to compare the Premier League and Serie A, stating that Conte will benefit from English conditions.

"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," Ancelotti added.

The west London giants have enjoyed much success under Italians, something Ancelotti feels is noteworthy.

"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," he said.