Erick Thohir: 'Walter Mazzarri is like Jose Mourinho'

New Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has likened coach Walter Mazzarri to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho won the Treble with Inter in 2010, and Thohir feels that the current boss shares similar traits with the Portuguese tactician.

"Mourinho won the Treble in 2010, he's one of the best, but I see Mazzarri has a similar personality," Thohir told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I hope he can start laying the foundations to build a strong side over the next two to three years.

"I think Mourinho is one of the best coaches who has been at Inter, though naturally results are down to a combination of work between the coach, management and players."

The Nerazurri are currently fourth in Serie A.