The Italy goalkeeper believes the Blues have one of
the best managers in Europe, who will not settle for being runners-up in
the Premier League title race
Gianluigi Buffon is unsurprised by Chelsea's form under Antonio Conte
because the former Juventus manager 'doesn't do second place'.
Juventus legend Buffon won three consecutive Serie A titles under
Conte from 2011 to 2014, before the 47-year-old left Turin to manage
Italy.
After a mixed start, Conte has made his mark on Chelsea, guiding the
Blues to the top of the Premier League after eight straight victories,
including wins against title rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester
City in their last two matches.
The Old Lady had been without a scudetto since 2006 before Conte's
appointment and goalkeeper Buffon has been impressed by his impact at
Stamford Bridge.
"It doesn't surprise me at all that Chelsea are top of the Premier
League. He [Conte] is a winner, he doesn't do second place," the Italy
international told Fox Sports.
"I am sure behind the scenes he has privately been getting players into line."
Like title rivals Liverpool, Chelsea are without European football
this season and Buffon believes that will give the Blues an advantage as
the campaign progresses.
"They have a great chance in the league. Not only do they have one of
the best coaches in Europe - but not competing in Europe they have a
week between games which is going to help them a lot as the season goes
on."
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