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Antonio Conte heaps praise on Luis Enrique amid reports he could replace him as Chelsea boss

Under-pressure Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits he is a big admirer of his potential successor Luis Enrique.

Conte's position at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of constant speculation, with Spaniard Enrique reportedly one of the prime candidates to replace him.

The pair were opponents during their midfield playing days and have also been in opposing dugouts as managers.

That occurred when Conte was at Juventus and while Enrique - who is currently on a break from management after leaving Barcelona - was in charge of their Serie A rivals Roma.