Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has opened up on his feelings towards his fellow Premier League managers.

The Italian says he feels close to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp from a philosophical standpoint. He also praised Manchester United's Jose Mourinho and Arsenal manager Unai Emery.

"I feel closer to Klopp from a philosophical point of view," said Sarri. "The exchange of words between us seems to me to be exemplary.

"Mourinho is a man of extraordinary human qualities. He made an excellent impression on the day of the Stamford Bridge match when the incident involving one of my assistants occurred.

"On a professional level, there is little to say: he has won everything and everywhere.

"Emery is a scholar and an excellent professional. The offensive organisation of his football is of the highest level."