Sacchi full of praise for Conte: He’s producing a masterpiece at Napoli

Conte has led Napoli to the top of the table in his first season that was in charge.

Sacchi said on Radio Kiss Kiss last night: “The club always comes first, it's the first line that is doing well in a team. Conte is a dear friend of mine, I let him go to the national team and he asked me if he Could write down all the things we were doing.

“He does a masterpiece in Napoli, going to the national team was a risk, we know President (Aurelio) the Laurentiis and we know how he is, but he is doing very well.

“Conte has a philosophy: to work increasingly difficult to improve day after day. This is also my philosophy.”

Sacchi was also asked about his comments about a return to coaching and he added: “Are you joking? I have given my whole life to football, but now, at seventy -eight, how can I think about returning to the bank? I It's not crazy “