In his day, José Mourinho proclaimed himself 'The Special One' in the eyes of the world. Since then, thousands of fans and the media have referred to Portuguese by that nickname. Now, as the coach himself has expressed, they will have to change their habit. In an interview with the Chinese portal Tencent Sports, he acknowledges that he no longer feels like that, but rather like 'The Experienced One'. A new nickname 16 years later, when presented with Chelsea, to attribute his name until now.
“I no longer feel like 'The Special One'. Now I'm 'The Experienced One'. I have a lot of experience. Everything that happens to me in football today is deja vu, I've lived it all in the past. There are jobs for which you need a special physical condition, like that of a soccer player. A 40-year-old man doesn't have the same potential as a 20- or 30-year-old, unless you are Zlatan Ibrahimovic. To train you only need your brain, gain experience. Knowledge can only make you better“, the Tottenham manager told Tencent Sports.
José Mourinho's long career also allows him to deal with convulsive situations at other clubs. Without going further, Gareth Bale He left Real Madrid with doubts as to whether he could be the player who made the world fall in love again. He arrived at Tottenham, his former home, to share a dressing room for the first time with Mou. The coach already wanted to sign him in his stage in the capital, but could not. Now he already has him in his ranks and publicly praises him: “It is time that you do not feel pressure, do not compare it with what it was a few years ago. Now you need stability and peace to work hard. We must go step by step”.
Bale, despite everything that his arrival generated in the press and fans, is not the benchmark of the team. In this season start, Son and Harry Kane They have improved their performance and stand out as leaders of the attack. Mourinho also wanted to give the key to this alliance: “It all starts with the relationship they have. They are good friends and they like to play for each other.They just want to win and do well. Between them, there is no room for jealousy. They are fast, they love to attack spaces … Kane with the ball is fantastic and has a lot of quality. “
The day to day of its stars is paying off. Tottenham are currently second in the Premier League standings with 17 points, just one from Leicester City. Liverpool lurks, but Chelsea and especially Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United have fallen somewhat behind. 'The Special One' used to win one title after another for years, showing great offensive power and commendable strength. Now that he has passed away, it is the turn of the curricular endorsement of 'The Experienced One' is reflected on the lawn. Mourinho is still Mourinho and his men are launched to conquer a title.