Adrian Mutu has backed Antonio Conte to guide Chelsea to Premier League glory.

The Romanian, who had a brief stint at Stamford Bridge in 2003/04, believes the Italian is the man to lead the Blues to the title ahead of his key rival managers.

The current general manager of Dinamo Bucharest is a fellow former Juventus player like Conte and has giving his backing to the former Bianconeri boss in his first season in England.

“Antonio Conte is a great coach, and I think he can win the Premier League with Chelsea," Mutu told The Sun.

“Mourinho didn't start very well, and I think Conte, with Chelsea, and Klopp, with Liverpool had a better beginning of the season.

“It's also Guardiola with a great squad at City. It's a very hard competition and a difficult but beautiful season with great managers.

“It's going to be very difficult. I have some good moments at Chelsea."