体坛英语新闻：Chiellini hails Conte's psychological expertise

ROME, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has said the exceptional psychological expertise Antonio Conte masters has made him a great coach.

Conte excels at what is the hardest for a soccer coach, said Chiellini.

"I think the psychological aspect is the most difficult for a coach, but that is where Conte excels. He evaluates everything based on moments, people and needs. At times all it takes is a glance, at others a speech," he said.

"I didn't expect he'd be able to change us so much and so quickly. I went through the 'dark years' of finishing in seventh place, which were much worse than Calciopoli and being demoted to Serie B," he said.

He suggested that Conte has made history in Juventus with two Serie A titles in a row.

"To get right back up and in fact win the title unbeaten will always remain in the history of Juventus. It was unique and special," he said.

The Italy defender is confident that Juventus could achieve more under the guidance of Conte.

"Now the challenge is even tougher, as we can become the first post-War Juventus side to win three Scudetti in a row," he said.

"This is now the strongest squad of the Conte era, as we raised the bar with new signings and our overall growth over time. Now we have to prove that on the field," he added.