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The Italian Ranieri will replace his new team as United's guest on Saturday, and he is eager to renew his friendship with the man he followed to coach for Chelsea. in 2004.
Ranieri, who returns to the Premier League for the first time since leaving Leicester City in 2017 after leading the title, said Mourinho was the first to congratulate him on his return.
"He was the first to send me a message to congratulate me on my return.He was a great friend and he said to me:" Welcome back, I wish you good luck. "Italy was polite, it's a man and a wonderful coach, football is also very important."
Mourinho put Ranieri's first two names on his clothes after the dismissal of Italy's Leicester coach last season, in reference to his respect for the coach who had led the team nine months later. early in the title.
The Portuguese coach is facing a tough time at Old Trafford with the team in eighth place, at 18 points from the Manchester City leader and eight points from the Golden Square.
Ranieri thinks United is growing but hopes to increase Mourinho's problems. "Manchester United is one of the best teams in the Premier League and is doing a good job in the Champions League," he said, adding, "It's a great team, we want to score a point Not impossible. "
Fulham has nine points in 15 games and Ranieri said a series of good results from Old Trafford could tip the season. "It's not easy to stay in last place, but it's hard to get 100% confidence, but if you get a set of positive results, you'll increase your confidence in. Right away I think we can do it soon. "
Ranieri had a triumphant start with Fulham with a 3-2 win against Southampton last month before losing 2-0 at home against Chelsea and then 1-1 with Leicester.
"I think those who have watched the three games will see the team grow a little bit each time," said Ranieri. "We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are on the right track."
United have played in the last three league games with a 2-2 draw at home against Arsenal on Wednesday.
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