The return of Mancini and Lombardo was the dream held by Vialli when he had tried to lead a conglomerate to buy out Sampdoria ...

Vialli remained in the post for another two seasons and added the UEFA Super Cup, Charity Shield and FA Cup to his own honours list as a manager, securing his status as a Chelsea legend.

Alberico Evani as coach and Attilio Lombardo as assistant manager, fulfilling Gianluca Vialli’s dream. The Blucerchiati were at the top of Italian and European football, winning the Cup Winners ...