Is Jose Mourinho actually a defensive manager?
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
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Mourinho's Man Management and Motivational Tactics
Mourinho makes it difficult for his wingers at this stage, doesn't he? People often speak about the creative number 10s not getting a run. It's the wide players who by and large have to just embrace the defensive side of things. Mourinho basically scolded him in public for several months until he finally got the Joe Cole that he wanted. And actually it worked because I think 2006 was Joe Cole's career year for Chelsea in England. Potentially Mourinho understood the strength of Mackelele more than previous clubs looking at Real Madrid.
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