The former England manager has warned his compatriot that Blues owner Roman Abramovich will demand instant success should he replace Guus Hiddink in the summer
Fabio Capello has warned Antonio Conte he will be in for a culture shock should he agree to become Chelsea's next permanent manager.
The Italian FA have confirmed Conte is set to leave the Italian national team after Euro 2016 and he is expected to replace Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge.
Goal understands the 46-year-old will sign a three-year deal after holding positive talks with the reigning Premier League champions.
During his last club role with Juventus, Conte guided the club to three successive Serie A titles before resigning in July 2014 to eventually replace Cesare Prandelli with Italy.
Should he make a return to club football in the Premier League, Capello believes he must bring success to Chelsea quickly to avoid the wrath of owner Roman Abramovich.
"Chelsea is a club that doesn't protect you like Juventus do," he told Fox Sports. "If Abramovich will buy you five or six players you can't finish in fifth place."
And were Conte to depart for England, Capello has not ruled out replacing him as national team boss – the 69-year-old having been out of work since leaving his role with Russia in 2015.
He added: "Italy? I'm busy with TV, but I never rule anything out because you never say never.
"For now I'm on holiday and I'm fine, I've not even thought about it. I left Russia with the intention of quitting football and focusing on being a sports commentator, which I enjoy a lot more.
"On the pitch when you make a mistake you have to deal with all the critics and journalists.
"It would take interest and desire to consider it, and at the moment I'm relaxing, on standby. I've had a lot of calls in this period and I've said no to a lot.
"As I just said, I'm on standby."
- Goal