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Jose Mourinho remains out of a job following Roma’s sacking of the Portuguese manager. Yet, that does not hinder one of the most successful managers of recent history from making waves. While the former Roma boss seeks his next job, he spoke to The Telegraph to recount his career and where it has taken him. That has led to Mourinho identifying his highs, lows and where the future of the game lies.
As part of his ever-present knowledge of soccer, Mourinho said managers are constantly working to change the game. Picking out different tactics to find success helps keep things modern. In doing so, smart managers like Mourinho can outwork the rivals from the other dugout. He referenced his appreciation for ‘The Kid,’ Mikel Arteta. The scoreless draw against Manchester City was not a pretty sight, but he says Arteta’s “magic strategy” of a defensive game earned Arsenal a valuable point while denying City three.
“In my time, it was not a magic strategy,” Mourinho said, “and I won at Manchester City a few times. But it was not an amazing strategy. It was a defensive game. Park the bus. Park the double bus. It was a different perspective.”
Mourinho has a knack for employing this low block against possession-laden teams like Manchester City or Barcelona. That brought success when he was at Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United or Roma. However, he understands that certain situations call for more risk-taking. Mourinho sees one change that no manager would be willing to try that could be the next step for soccer.
Jose Mourinho brings up tactical change with 11 outfield players
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In a game that demands a result, whether the team is losing and looking for a draw or in need of a win, Mourinho says he would be willing to substitute off his goalkeeper to bring on an extra attacker. It…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-04-23 16:13:02
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