Antonio Conte has a hot temper but he will do a good job in England, says West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna

Backing the boss: Angelo Ogbonna says his national team coach Antonio Conte (pictured) will flourish in England
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Vaishali Bhardwaj18 March 2016

West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has hailed Chelsea managerial target Antonio Conte as the best coach he has worked with, and has no doubts the Italian will flourish in the Premier League.

Conte is expected to be announced as Chelsea's new manager after both he and the Italian Football Federation President, Carlo Tavecchio, confirmed earlier this week he will not renew his contract with the Azzurri past this summer's European Championships.

Ogbonna worked with Conte during the defender's time at Juventus and also currently in the Italy national team, and insisted that despite the 46-year-old having a hot temper, Conte is strong enough to lift the Chelsea team back onto the right road should he join the Blues.

Speaking to The Times, Ogbonna said: "I don't have to introduce Conte. Everyone knows his CV and what he has achieved.

"He has a really hot temper, but is also funny. He's brave. He can pass on his strong character to the players and gives them confidence.

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"He's the best manager I've worked with and he will do a god job in the Premier League."

Ogbonna is set to start for West Ham when the Hammers travel to take on reigning champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Slaven Bilic's side have already beaten the Blues once this season - a 2-1 victory at home in October - and will be looking to complete the double as West Ham continue their march to European football.

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