Key things to know about the future Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri

Character

When Chelsea announce the appointment of Sarri it will be back to back Italians managing the club, yet they could not be more different. Whereas Conte is a refined ex-pro player who is smooth and elegant in the way he talks and presents himself, Sarri is nowhere near as polished.

He is a diamond in the rough, who loves to smoke on a cigarette and will tell you exactly what he thinks of you, most probably including a host of expletives. He has been known to leave stadiums during games in order to go for a smoke and was once disciplined for shout racist and homophobic abuse at former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.

Watching Conte was entertaining because of his touchline antics but Sarri may be equally as entertaining in interviews and press conferences. He is probably best likened to Neil Warnock rather than Antonio Conte but Chelsea will be hoping that his team's brilliant performances will be the talking point, rather than his maverick nature.

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