The Mourinho Thread

[Rom2013 446]

Pep will be worse, I think in the Premier league. The guy is too much of a fundamentalist to his system. But at least he has a system. What is Mourinho's system in big games? In all seriousness now, I'm asking a honest question. Whatever "system" it is, it doesn't befit a big team like Chelsea. Anytime I remember the way we played in the 1st leg, it makes me sad inside.

On the other hand Mourinho 2 years ago started a work in a team that was a disgrace and will be English CHampion. GUardiola 2 years ago started a work in the best team in the world and no one can recognize that team.

But al least he has a style. It's like Barcelona when they lost 0-4 against this same Bayern coached by Heynckes... Xavi said at the end of the game "we had more time the ball".

Style!!!

[mufilika 101]

How inexplicably terrible that Mourinho Pep is , how can he play Boateng at striker/false 9 when he has the great youngstar Mitchell Weiser on the bench. He is not giving the Bayern youngsters a chance. Why even call him up when he is not going to play him?? This is indefensible! Urghh! I have no words to describe how mad I am

[iseah100 5,612]

what if it was us who were losing 3-1 to porto.

that would be a nice meltdown!!!

Porto are a solid team. Undefeated in the CL, not sure why people are sleeping on them.

[DYC. 7,542]

Porto are a solid team. Undefeated in the CL, not sure why people are sleeping on them.

They can make the final if they avoid Barca in the next round (if they make the next round).

[DYC. 7,542]

what if it was us who were losing 3-1 to porto.

that would be a nice meltdown!!!

True. I would 'freak out' in some way as well, definitely. But they're a good team though. I wonder how the Bayern fans are doing...

[iseah100 5,612]

They can make the final if they avoid Barca in the next round (if they make the next round).

Absolutely. Barca is the favorite imo. They are amazing.

[DYC. 7,542]

No mention of the fact PSG were without Motta and Verratti. Barca are great but they never killed PSG in Paris like this, when both where present.

Good point. No Motta, Verratti, Zlatan and unfit CBs. I still think Barca would've won though and gone through comfortably over 2 legs. Group stage matches aren't the same. Even Ajax are capable of giving Barca a hard time in the group stages. Suarez, Messi and Neymar is too much firepower.

[The Chels 2,502]

Absolutely. Barca is the favorite imo. They are amazing.

They aren't the best defensively and do give you a chance. Away to very difficult sides in the league/domestic cup like Sevilla, Valencia, Atleti and Real they have looked especially shaky at the back but I guess that's what Enrique wants - for the game to become stretched and for the opposition to go (or try to go) toe-to-toe with them. It hasn't always worked: they drew to Sevilla, lost to Madrid and were rather lucky to win at Valencia (last minute) and Atleti in the cup (clear pen denied followed by Barca goal), but at home they are formidable and ultimately a team whose attack is Neymar-Suarez-Messi has to be favourites.

[Tomo 21,751]

What is Mourinho's system in big games?

Results

[Heisenberg 1,824]

As for Guardiola, 2nd season in a row his team is getting humiliated. A good manager but very overrated.

Beside all the missing players, Bayern will still get through I believe, so I think a single defeat shouldnt overshadow the huge work Pep have odne at Bayern.Wait & See

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

Results

If Mourinho gets results, we should be in the UCL Quarter-finals...

[Heisenberg 1,824]

If Mourinho gets results, we should be in the UCL Quarter-finals...

If Mourinho doesnt get results, we would be in Man City's place.