Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira says Jose Mourinho impressed him more as a manager than Arsene Wenger hence names him in his best XI that he played with.
Patrick Vieira during his time at Arsenal
The 39 year old Frenchman was brought to the Premier League by Wenger in 1996 and won seven trophies during his nine-year stay in north London, but still he feels Mourinho had a bigger influence on him.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, Vieira said of his managerial choice: “Jose,’ he said. ‘He’s the manager who had more influence on me.
“Why? Because he was the one who impressed me most on his work ethic. He knew everything about the opposition, the strength, weakness.
“His detail was unbelievable; everything was so clear about what he wanted from each player. I don’t know what happened at Chelsea but he always got the best out of his players.
“Arsene is more concentrated on his own team. He gives freedom to players to express themselves. It’s a different style.”
Viera has recently taken on the head coach role at New York City, spent two years with the former Chelsea boss at Inter Milan.
Vieria’s best XI:
GK: David Seaman (Arsenal)
RB: Lillian Thuram (Juventus, France)
CB: Marcel Desailly (AC Milan, France)
CB: Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus)
LB: Paolo Maldini (AC Milan)
CM: Emmanuel Petit (Arsenal, France)
CM: Claude Makelele (France)
CM: Patrick Vieira
CAM: Zinedine Zidane (France)
CAM: Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal)
ST: Thierry Henry (Arsenal, France)
Coach: Jose Mourinho (Inter Milan)
Meanwhile, Wenger has already warned his charged to be ready for a fight with Diego Costa when they face Chelsea on Saturday.
Arsenal are top of the table and 19 points clear of Chelsea ahead of the clash at the Emirates Stadium.
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