Made in Italy...
After lifting the Conference League trophy in his first season in charge, Enzo Maresca joins a rich history of Italian managers to have won silverware for the club.Gianluca Vialli - League Cup, Cup Winners Cup, Super Cup, FA Cup and Community ShieldCarlo Ancelotti - Premier League, FA Cup and Community ShieldRoberto di Matteo - Champions League and FA CupAntonio Conte - Premier League and FA CupMaurizo Sarri - Europa LeagueEnzo Maresca - Conference League
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