During a podcast interview, Viviano expressed that he does not like Conte's personality. He mentioned that whenever he hears Conte speak, he does not find him likable. However, Viviano also acknowledged that Conte is an experienced and successful coach who knows how to achieve results.
Viviano also shared his concerns about how some people unfairly criticize other coaches, such as Max Allegri. He believes that Allegri is unfairly portrayed as an "idiot" and that this is unfair.
Additionally, Viviano mentioned that he does not like the way Conte communicates with the media. He feels that Conte often exaggerates and that his communication style is not his favorite.
Despite his reservations, Viviano respects Conte's ability to win games and achieve success. However, if he had to choose, he would prefer to watch a team coached by someone else.