The Mourinho Thread

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Nice read:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/jose-mourinho-you-have-to-praise-the-guys-who-play-at-their-limits-they-give-everything-they-are-not-superstars--chelsea-manager-has-warning-for-clubs-special-ones-8735139.html

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http://m.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jul/27/jose-mourinho-special-chelsea Not sure if someone posted this article already but a nice read. Gives an insight of how he wants mata and hazard to play.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

So after reading the above articles, it's pretty obvious it's going to be a much tougher season for both Mata and Hazard. Mou will demand and expect a lot from them. Mata is first choice RW and will have to work hard on defense as well which will def be very demanding for him. Hazard will be first choice LW but with the added pressure of providing those big goals.

He didn't specifically mention Oscar or KDB, but considering what he said about Mata and Hazard one can deduce that Oscar or KDB will be first choice CAM.

I also think he really wants to keep Traore, and considering his love for left-footed RWs I bet he would have given him a lot of games too even if he's only 17.

Mata - Oscar/KDB - Hazard

ST

[Barbara 15,149]

That's what I said the other day:

I meant that if a guy is special he will receive special treatment under Mourinho, as Ronaldo and Sneijder did... the most special in our team imo is Hazard and when he's ready (close to his peak and during his peak) I have no doubts he will have different treatment from Mourinho in the both instances I explained exhaustively in my post: defensive obligations and patience/complacency on bad performances' streaks.

That's what Mourinho said now:

"We've had Joe, Robben and Duff, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di María and Mesut Ozil … with me [at Real Madrid], players like Eden Hazard will have freedom. The kid has a lot of talent, but it's about what he does next. He has to go from a great talent to great numbers: how many goals, how many assists, how many winning goals, how many goals in big matches. Football is about numbers in a very pragmatic way. I'm ready to help him, I'm ready to work with him. And he must be ready too."

I feel backed up for saying the other day that Mourinho would make Hazard - not Mata - the player he gives freedom to. Eden is going to be his Wesley/Cris. Not backed up by only saying he has favorites (who he called the next day 'untouchable' players - in the exact argument I gave: he has players he doesn't bench no matter how long they slump and he has players he gives freedom from defensive responsibilities. I feel really backed up by his words. I may not understand much about football - I don't -, but after following this guy closely for the last 9 years, I understand a lot about how Mourinho's head works).

Which is why I keep insisting, Mata will change under Mourinho for better or for worse. He will have to improve his work rate otherwise he'll lose space. Mourinho knows the star in this team is Hazard. It's not diminishing Mata, it's just putting Eden where he belongs. Even a blind can see that. If he has to sacrifice someone he will sacrifice Mata - because that's the obvious thing to do.

thanks for posting the articles

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So after reading the above articles, it's pretty obvious it's going to be a much tougher season for both Mata and Hazard. Mou will demand and expect a lot from them. Mata is first choice RW and will have to work hard on defense as well which will def be very demanding for him. Hazard will be first choice LW but with the added pressure of providing those big goals.

He didn't specifically mention Oscar or KDB, but considering what he said about Mata and Hazard one can deduce that Oscar or KDB will be first choice CAM.

I also think he really wants to keep Traore, and considering his love for left-footed RWs I bet he would have given him a lot of games too even if he's only 17.

Mata - Oscar/KDB - Hazard

ST

I don't actually really like what he said.

Ok Ronaldo is a goal scoring machine at Madrid but he has become very one dimensional in his game, Ozil plays better with Germany.

At Inter, he had forwards and great defensive players in midfield or fullback with Zanetti who could play good at both, Motta, Cambiasso.

That reinforces my mind that KDB and Schurrle will have the best stats this year like I said earlier. They fit better his direct style in attack.

For me Hazard is at his best like Benitez used him the last three four months. More involved in the build-up, driving from deeper positions. More like a Iniesta playing in the wing with a bit more pace.

I'm not sure we have the midfield to play the game that Mourinho likes, eventhough we will have more options that last year.

Even if Eden will have better stats than last year, I'm sure it would have been the case if we would have started the season with the same philosophy than the last months under Benitez and with an improved midfield as well.

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Jose got tattoo

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Jose got tattoo

A very simple, nice one.

[Liquidator 5,176]

I hate tattoos but its on Mourinho, so I love it

[nachikethas 1,154]

mourinho the god father.

sorry if its a repost

[Kojo 4,676]

mourinho the god father.

sorry if its a repost

Hmmm that's strange, because I would now currently say Ferguson is out of the picture

[edenhazard17 281]

Jose talked about Youth Competitions :

MOURINHO: RAISING THE YOUNG

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3336366

'In my time in England before the competitive calendar was not like this,' says Mourinho. 'Now when I was asking about the Under-21s I saw a real calendar, so if Feruz and Loftus-Cheek and Christensen and all these guys stay at Chelsea [rather than go on loan], they will have the Youth Champions League, the Under-21s league, the FA Youth Cup, the youth league. I was talking with Michael Emenalo and Neil Bath about this and the players will have around 50 matches.

He also mentioned Loftus-Cheek and Christensen. Very interesting.

[Mustafa 885]

Jose got tattoo

If you look closely you'll be able to work out that it says : Carefree... We are the famous CFC

[Strike 7,492]

Jose is more like a senior player in the team rather than the 'manager' of the team. He is someone who is a representative of the players rather than an authority figure watching over the players (eg - Carlo) When his team scores an important goal, he will sprint down the touchline and knee-slide. Barely any other managers do that.

That's what makes him unique

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Jose is more like a senior player in the team rather than the 'manager' of the team. He is someone who is a representative of the players rather than an authority figure watching over the players (eg - Carlo) When his team scores an important goal, he will sprint down the touchline and knee-slide. Barely any other managers do that.

That's what makes him unique

True, Jose is especially emotional on the touchline but all managers are and there are many like him who do not really contain it like Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel or Jürgen Klinsmann.

Carlo is a father-friend figuere AND authority just like Jose, that's what makes them worldclass managers, they know their players get along with them personal but are also able to impose their ideas upon them, Jose is jsut the best at that.

Of course Jose is unique, just like any manager is. but it is not just because he slides on his knees which many mangers do, or because he is close to the players which also many managers are. it's just the sum of his managerial and personal qualities most notably his man management, tactical skill. Let's not reduce him on any trivial aspects and just enjoy what a great manager we got.

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True, Jose is especially emotional on the touchline but all managers are and there are many like him who do not really contain it like Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel or Jürgen Klinsmann.

Carlo is a father-friend figuere AND authority just like Jose, that's what makes them worldclass managers, they know their players get along with them personal but are also able to impose their ideas upon them, Jose is jsut the best at that.

Of course Jose is unique, just like any manager is. but it is not just because he slides on his knees which many mangers do, or because he is close to the players which also many managers are. it's just the sum of his managerial and personal qualities most notably his man management, tactical skill. Let's not reduce him on any trivial aspects and just enjoy what a great manager we got.

Carlo is a father-figure, not at all like Jose in how he handles the players.

And the knee-slide bit is not the main point though. Not many managers have that passion for the team like Jose. Tactical skills can only take a manager so far.

[The Skipper 20,609]

You can already begin to see the effect Mourinho is having on the squad. So delighted he's back.

[Tomo 21,751]

You can already begin to see the effect Mourinho is having on the squad. So delighted he's back.

but, but, but, but Moyes and Pellegrini would provide us with longevity

[Barbara 15,149]

You can already begin to see the effect Mourinho is having on the squad. So delighted he's back.

yes. It's amazing.

Collectively I can already see a few improvements. As usual in his teams you can often see the formation in the pitch. The difference in way they're moving to provide link ups and to cover defensively is impressive. The team looks pretty organized. When were pressed by Milan in the second half there was a moment when they shot (or tried to shoot) to the goal 4-5 times in the span of half a minute, but every time our backs were there and it was like a wall. Schwarzer didn't touch the ball once in this moment I'm talking about. We blocked all their attempts and we were so well posted.

Individually Ramires and Hazard are the most impressive imo. They changed considerably in their weaknesses imo and they're looking even more solid - especially if you take into account they're still somewhat sloppy because it's just pre-season (especially Hazard). And maybe I'm desperate and want to see something where it doesn't exist, but it seems to me Torres changed his attitude a bit. He seems much more interested and committed. He seems to be motivated by Mourinho's presence whereas before I was under the impression he didn't give a fuq...

[Tomo 21,751]

Forget tippy tappy football, the confidence and assurance Jose brings is priceless.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

FINAL WHISTLE VERDICT: FIVE OUT OF FIVE

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3337864

'Real Madrid is playing this competition in pre-season here because I organised it for them,' he smiled. 'I did it knowing I was not doing the pre-season with them. After that I did it with my new club and we knew it was very possible we would meet Real. They won their matches, we won ours and we are there.