Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is delighted to see Claudio Ranieri back in football at Fulham.

Ranieri replaced another former Chelsea man, Slavisa Jokanovic, as the Fulham manager.

He takes charge of the Cottagers for the first time today as they host Southampton in a crucial game at the bottom of the table, and Sarri wished his compatriot well.

"I am really very happy for Ranieri," said Sarri.

"He deserves a new chance in the Premier League. He stayed here with me for three days one month ago, and he is really a very great man."