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Maurizio Sarri raves about Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen

Tottenham Hotspur will face London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League clash on Saturday at Wembley after the international break.

The Blues find themselves one place and a point above Spurs in the Premier League. Therefore, the derby presents a good opportunity for Spurs to leapfrog their rivals.

Ahead of the match, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has revealed his admiration for Spurs midfielder Christen Eriksen.

Eriksen, who joined Spurs in 2013, has established himself as a key player for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, and the Chelsea boss, admittedly, is an admirer of the Dane’s talents.