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Antonio Conte 'Seems Eager' to Resume Italy Manager Role, Says Federation Chief

Under-fire Chelsea manager Antonio Conte "seems eager" to take back his old position as manager of Italy's national team, according to Italian Football Federation (FIGC) commissioner Roberto Fabbricini.

Conte is one of three major candidates rumoured to be in contention for the role, although Fabbricini told the media there is no favourite to succeed Gian Piero Ventura, per Goal's Sacha Pisani:

"[Roberto] Mancini was in Rome, but we didn't contact him, Conte seems eager to wear Azzurro again, [Carlo] Ancelotti opens and closes the door and [Claudio] Ranieri isn't out either.

"There's no-one in pole position, we have to evaluate the pros and cons.