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Conte has won 3 of his last 15 European matches. It is safe to say short two legged returns simply do not suit him in this stage of his career or its a mental block from the early part of his coaching career where he was criticised as a European letdown.


Given the sample size of leagues compared to Europe it doesnt actually mean that much despite Europe being prioritised more but it does mean if this does continue from next year, he will be a lot less desirable to hire from clubs looking to try their chance in Europe.

Finishing at least third and winning the EL could have shaken it off but alas he finished fourth.


As for Mourinho, its always been destined he will return but I feel he wants to when he is back to his best against or least with the confidence he used to have.

I find Conte's CL struggles very interesting. Based on my CL theory, his football is the opposite of that of CL winning teams. No dynamic wingers, no controllers in midfield, and aside from Hakimi his fullbacks are over the hill. His forwards aren't killers in the biggest moments and he also does that Pep thing where he feels the need to coordinate every pass on the touchline.

Add in his inflexibility with changing his system and you have the recipe as to why he struggles so much in CL.

Also what contract length are those old bums he signed on?