Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is full of praise for Jose Mourinho but ‘feels closer’ to Jurgen Klopp
The Italian has spoken highly of several rival Premier League managers as well as of the atmosphere that he has experience at games in England
MAURIZIO SARRI has been singing the praises of his fellow Premier League managers and has spoken fondly about the atmosphere that has been created at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea boss only moved to the league this summer, but has already claimed that English football represents “the top” of the game.
The Italian clearly feels at home at Stamford Bridge and has praised the atmosphere created by both home and away fans.
Speaking to , Sarri said: “What captures you is the high level of football, within a fantastic setting.
“There is an infinite passion and for what I have seen so far, expressed in the right tones.”
Sarri has had an impressive start to his reign at Stamford Bridge and as yet hasn’t been beaten.
That’s despite coming up against some of the best managers in the business.
Sarri believes he aligns his philopshy closely with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp- who too has enjoyed success this season and turned Anfield into a fortress again.
The Chelsea boss discussed his first meeting on the touchline with Klopp this season, he said: “At one point I turned to him and saw that he was smiling.
“I approached and asked him why. He told me ‘I’m having a good time, you?’-‘Me too,’ I replied.
“The exchange of words between us seems to me to be exemplary. Here, when you live these situations, you realise that you have reached the top.”
Sarri is a hit with fans and players alike, unlike his predecessor Antonio Conte.
But he has buckets of respect for former Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, he said: “Mourinho is a man of extraordinary human qualities.
“It made an excellent impression on the day of the Stamford Bridge match when the incident involving one of my assistants occurred.”
He added: “On the professional level, there is little to say: he has won everything and everywhere. ”
Sarri was equally as complimentary about another Premier League newbie.
Speaking about Unai Emery, he said: “Emery is a scholar and an excellent professional.
“The offensive organisation of his football is of the highest level “.
