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Antonio Conte looking forward to facing this Swansea star at Stamford Bridge
ANTONIO CONTE is looking forward to facing striker Fernando Llorente when Chelsea host Swansea tomorrow (3pm).
Antonio Conte looking forward to Fernando Llorente reunion
Conte managed Llorente during his time at Juventus, where they won the Serie A title and Coppa Italia together in the 2013/14 season.
The Chelsea boss was linked with a move for the Spain international during the January window but a move failed to materialise.
Fernando Llorente will go up against former manager Antonio Conte
And now the Italian is looking forward to going up against Llorente at Stamford Bridge, claiming he has "great admiration" for the Swansea striker.
Conte said on Llorente: “I know him very well as I had him at Juventus.
"He is a very good player, I have great admiration for him, he is also a great man.
“It will be a pleasure for me to see him tomorrow, but I wish for him the best only after this game. I have great admiration for him.”