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He's two for two in Serie A, and his Juventus didn't do too badly in Europe, either. Antonio Conte's certain to be on the bench in Turin next year, despite rumours to the contrary.

The club hierarchy would have to be crazy to let him leave, and Conte himself would be mad to go now. It's too soon. For the most part his squad is young and getting better with time.

There's sure to be the addition of some finishing touches over the summer, and given the fact that his side's defeat to Bayern Munich can now be put in the context of what the Germans did to Barcelona, there's every reason for the Bianconeri to believe they can do some damage in the Champions League next season.

On top of that, there are few managers in world football who could command the respect and goodwill that Conte does at Juventus. As a player he was a formidable figure and a key member of a legendary side. As a manager he's rebuilt Italy's biggest club and led them to back-to-back league titles.

He'd be an impossible act to follow.