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Antonio Conte lifts the lid over Chelsea sacking as he returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time

When Antonio Conte strides onto the Stamford Bridge turf on Wednesday for the first time since he was sacked as Chelsea manager in 2018, his heart will start thumping through his chest.

The memories will come flooding back. The tub-thumping renditions of 'Antonio' that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end during his title-winning first season at the club are moments Conte reflect on with fondness.

The eventual unravelling of his reign during a tumultuous second season in charge was just as unforgettable for altogether different reasons.

Antonio Conte will face his former side Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday

'I think we did a fantastic job with Chelsea but sometimes it's not enough,' explained Tottenham boss Conte, ahead of his return to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.