Antonio Conte not just needs to show signs of improvement over Jose Mourinho at Wembley on Saturday, he additionally needs to conquer his very own hoodoo as he hopes to record his first accomplishment as a mentor. Regardless of having various stars available to him with Chelsea, Juventus, and, to a lesser degree, Italy, Conte has dependably missed the mark in both European and domestic cup rivalries. His record indicates him to be an association expert, having won three Scudetti and one Premier League title in the previous six years.
Therefore, he properly sees himself as among the best managers today, close by any semblance of Pep Guardiola, Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp. However, while his record may not be something that harms his notoriety for being a victor, it will be something that he will need to put to bed as quickly as time permits. This weekend’s FA Cup last against Manchester United would be the culminate place to begin.