Sarri on Mourinho VS Mourinho on Sarri: Latest quotes ahead of the game

Chelsea welcome United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Premier League action returns following the international break. Ahead of the game, two managers faced the press and has spoken out on each other. Maurizio Sarri’s comments may come as a surprise to some given the Red Devils sit eight in the table and trail unbeaten trio Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea by seven points. “We are talking about a coach that has won everything, everywhere, so I think you have to respect him. I think you all have to respect him. I think he is a very good coach, a very good manager and one of the best in the world. I don’t know about the problem with Antonio, on the pitch you can be a little nervous and tense, you can say everything at that moment. I think Conte respects Mourinho and visa versa,” said Sarri. Jose Mourinho was on his plate as always. “For me is another game, would I celebrate like crazy my team goal at Stamford Bridge or my team victory at Stamford Bridge? I don’t think so, I think I would try to control myself and to respect the stadium and the supporters that were my supporters and stadium for many years, to do that should be something I completely lost my emotional control, which is not easy, so I would think which stadium I am, which public is in the stands but apart from that is another match for me, I want to do well for my team, players, support, I am 100% Manchester United tomorrow, no more space than respect for the stadium and the fans,” said Mourinho.

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