Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed his 'friendship' with Chris Hughton.

Conte faces Brighton boss Chris Hughton today — the closest he has to a friend in football.

The Italian said: “When I was the coach from Juventus and he was the coach at Norwich, he came during pre-season to speak with me about our striker Quagliarella.

“It was good for me to stay with him, to speak with him and spend three, four hours.

“Before and after the game against Brighton, I had the pleasure to spend time with him and drink a glass of wine, to know him better.

“It's very difficult to speak about 'friends' in our work.

“He's a good person and, if there's a possibility to go for dinner with him, I'd like to go.

“He's a very educated person. But not a friend, not a friend."