Former Kilmarnock manager Angelo Alessio believes the Ayrshire side were having "an excellent season" when he was relieved of his duties.
The Italian replaced Steve Clarke as manager in the summer, but was sacked in December after just 22 games in charge. The former Juventus player had experience of British football after acting as Antonio Conte's assistant with Chelsea, and he has no regrets about his Killie spell.
He was relieved of his duties with Kilmarnock fifth in the table, nine points off third, but after just one win in eight games.Alessio said: "I had a great opportunity (at Chelsea) to see how English football works, which by all accounts is probably the best in terms of intensity and technique."There are very strong teams
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