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Chelsea's Willian will put Jose Mourinho friendship on hold for Manchester United clash

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Willian will put his affection for Mourinho to one side for Chelsea's trip to Manchester United on Sunday

Willian will put his warmth and respect for Jose Mourinho on hold for Chelsea’s trip to Manchester United on Sunday.

Mourinho brought Willian to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2013 and the pair won a domestic cup double together the following season, before Mourinho left Chelsea by mutual consent at the end of 2015.

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The Blues trail United by three points ahead of their Old Trafford showdown, live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Willian will put his affection for Mourinho to one side as Chelsea aim to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

"I had great memories with him [Mourinho]," the Brazilian told Sky Sports.

Jose Mourinho did manage Willian during his spell at Chelsea
Image: Jose Mourinho managed Willian during his spell at Chelsea

"He was a great, great manager for me, and I think not only for me - also for Chelsea for the fans.

"But now I am still at Chelsea and he is in Manchester and I have to look to my side. Of course, we are friends but when you go onto the pitch you have to do your job.

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Chelsea's Willian (left) scores his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen, first leg match at Stamford Bridge, Lo
Image: Willian scored the opener in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in midweek

"It's a massive game on Sunday and we are looking forward to it. We expect, of course, a difficult game. To play there is not easy. We know that and I think we now have to stay at the same level we played at when we played Barcelona."

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