Juventus coach Antonio Conte hopes to repay the fans' support through his four-month ban as he prepares for his first home game back in charge.
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Conte returned to the helm for Juve's 1-0 win at Palermo on Sunday having been suspended from football due to his part in a match-fixing scandal.
He will once again steer the ship for the Old Lady in Wednesday's Coppa Italia clash against Cagliari at the Juventus Stadium.
The 43-year-old has admitted he could have a tough time containing his emotions in front of the Bianconeri's loyal supporters.
"Tomorrow will be emotional for me, but I don't buy into the notion that supporters will come to the stadium just to see me," he told the club's official website.
"They'll turn up to thank the team and see an entertaining spectacle, as they're used to doing. I hope I can reward them with a win.
"The fans have been fundamental in the moments of anger and discouragement. They've always pushed me to keep going, they've stayed close to me and never failed to show their support.
"What I've missed the most, though, is the physical contact with my players. Embracing them at the end of the Palermo game was the best thing about coming back."
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