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New Chelsea signing Mamadou Sarr says he wants to be like Virgil van Dijk - but some have told him he plays like his Liverpool team-mate Ibrahima Konate(Image: Getty Images)

Chelsea new boy Mamadou Sarr likes Virgil van Dijk but says he is more like Ibrahima Konate.

The 19-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge this summer with a big reputation after a year learning under Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg.

The France youth international has taken plenty of lessons from up-and-coming boss Rosenior who is in charge of one of Chelsea’s family of clubs.

But Sarr says he has also watched plenty of Liverpool defenders Van Dijk and Konate to learn from them as he looks to adapt to English football.

Sarr said: “I want to be like Virgil van Dijk.

Rosenior says Sarr is a player with the “physique and characteristics” to reach the top.

Rosenior also won over Sarr with his calm approach, coaching style and desire to improve young players.

Sarr said: “When I was a kid, I had a dream and I trusted Liam Rosenior and he trusted me.

That will help me to be a better defender.”

Sarr wants to help Chelsea win the Club World Cup after the opened with a win over Los Angeles and now play Flamengo on Friday.

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