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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd manager gives verdict on Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho says Maurizio Sarri has everything he needs to be a success at Chelsea.
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Sarri was appointed Chelsea manager last month, replacing his compatriot Antonio Conte.
The Italian has made a good start to life at Chelsea with back-to-back pre-season wins and the Blues face Arsenal this evening in Dublin.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called Sarri “one of the absolute best” for his brand of attacking football.
And although Mourinho has never come up against Sarri, the Manchester United boss is a fan and is looking forward to coming up against him in the Premier League.
Maurizio Sarri had a chance to come, he has a fantastic team, fantastic players and squad
“I don’t know him,” he told beIN SPORTS.
“When I was in Italy from 2009-10, he was not in Serie A. I never met him or played against him.
“I just follow football and lately the good work he did with Napoli.
“In England, all of the good managers have the desire to come.
“It’s a crazy competition with a high level so I think every manager has the dream to come.
“He had a chance to come, he has a fantastic team, fantastic players and squad.
“I think he has conditions to do good work.”