Nemanja Matic joined Manchester United from Chelsea this summer. (Reuters)

Antonio Conte believes Nemanja Matic will not be sentimental towards him or his former Chelsea teammates when Manchester United visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho was booed by some Chelsea fans when he returned to Stamford Bridge with United last season, while Matic could face a similar reaction when he faces his former club for the first time since his move to Old Trafford this summer.

But Conte believes the Serbian midfielder, who was signed for £40 million, will only view him and Chelsea’s players as enemies.

‘I think in this time, you see only opponents,’ said the Chelsea manager.

Conte admits he did not want Matic to leave. (AFP/Getty Images)
Conte admits he did not want Matic to leave. (AFP/Getty Images)

‘An opponent. I think this is the right way.

‘It will be the same for Matic in the other side. I think he doesn’t care, he doesn’t care.

‘The most important is to play for your place, to play for your club, to play for your fans. This is the most important thing now.’