Former Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini believes Italy produces “the greatest tacticians” in the world.
The Premier League in particular has been dominated by successful Italian coaches over the years, with Mancini himself winning the top crown with Manchester City back in 2012.
Since then, Claudio Ranieri achieved remarkable success with Leicester City last season, whilst the current league leaders Chelsea are coached by Antonio Conte.
Carlo Ancelotti is top of the pile with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and whilst Mancini is currently out of a job, he admits he is proud of the coaches his country have produced.
“I think in England the titles are almost always won by foreign coaches now so you can see why the appointments are made,” Mancini The Sunday Post.
“Certainly, it takes a little while to understand the British game and also the lifestyle of the players, their diet and so on. But then the quality comes out.
“Of course, I believe it is my country which produces the greatest tacticians. Antonio Conte is doing very well with Chelsea, although it must be said that he inherited a very strong team.
“So after Carlo (Ancelotti), myself and Claudio (Ranieri), it looks as if a fourth Italian will lift the Premier League.”
Mancini has been without a job since he left his post as Inter Milan manager back in August of last year, with the Jesi-born tactician using this season to take some time away from the game.
Inter Milan have impressed since Mancini’s departure, with Stefano Pioli – his replacement – helping his side to fifth place in Serie A.
Premier League title success ranked by countries
Scotland: 14 titles – Sir Alex Ferguson (13) and Kenny Dalglish (1)
Portugal: 3 titles – Jose Mourinho
France: 3 titles – Arsene Wenger
Italy: 3 titles – Carlo Ancelotti (1), Claudio Ranieri (1) and Mancini (1)
Chile: 1 title – Manuel Pellegrini
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