Cesc Fabregas is watching forward to working with Italy train Antonio Conte when he takes over at Stamford Bridge - but first he desires to wait till the end of Euro 2016 with Spain.
Italy and Spain meet on Monday in a last-sixteen in shape that could be a repeat of the Euro 2012 ultimate and the Chelsea midfielder is watching ahead to the assignment.
"it's continually hard towards Italy. They're aggressive and have quite a few expertise. They've what it takes to win a event," Fabregas told Gazetta World.
"it'll be rough to beat them as matches towards the Azzurri are continuously 50-50, apart from the final in 2012 [which Spain won 4-0].
"[That final] it's the fine 90 minutes we've got put collectively. We loved ourselves and that does not typically occur in a final."
it's a fixture in which Fabregas has fared well. He scored a penalty towards them in at Euro 2008 to aid kick off his nation's incredible run of success in global soccer as they gained that tournament earlier than claiming the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
But he has a further motive to galvanize this time round with quickly-to-be Chelsea head coach Conte in control of Italy.
"he's a pleasant educate and a winner. He instructed me what he wants to do at Chelsea, however so one can stay private," delivered Fabregas.
"I fairly need to work with him, however i want him to focal point on Chelsea as quickly as feasible. I'm hoping in order to on Tuesday.
"I appreciated his Juventus side and i had watched them win, although I failed to tune in per week. I've watched extra of them just lately and he is also accomplished a pleasant job with the country wide group."