Guardiola a fan of Chelsea's 'special' style under Sarri


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Manchester City Press Conference - The City Football Academy, Manchester, Britain - November 6, 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he was impressed with the quick overhaul of Chelsea's playing style under Maurizio Sarri although the new manager will need time to bed in his philosophy completely.

Sarri, who replaced Antonio Conte in the close season, has turned Chelsea from a counter-attacking side into high-intensity team with that can dominate possession and Guardiola said he was a fan of the Italian's work.

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