CHELSEA MANAGER JOSE Mourinho has hit back at Fabio Capello, after the Italian suggested that the Portuguese lacks longevity because he burns players out.
Capello indicated his belief that Mourinho’s players become burnt out after a spell of 18 months or two years of working with the Blues boss, hinting that such a problem affected the 52-year-old’s time at Real Madrid.
But the Chelsea manager has hit back at the Italian, suggesting that the former England boss should respect the work of fellow managers, especially when they are enduring difficult spells.
“I read what Capello said. I think a coach with his story had better talk about football without comment on the work of his colleagues,” Mourinho told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I could have commented on his job as coach for England or the Russian one, and I never did. Because I prefer to respect the negative moments of my colleagues.
“I prefer to talk more of Fabio Capello in the many beautiful moments of his career, full of extraordinary success.”
Mourinho was also drawn on the public vote of confidence he received from the Chelsea board following the 3-1 defeat to Southampton, worryingly indicating that he has failed to find an explanation for Chelsea’s poor results.
“That makes me proud. It shows the confidence of Abramovich in the manager who has won three Premier League titles with this club. I thank him and I keep working.
“I do not know why the results with Chelsea at the moment are really bad. I can not nor want to hide the reality. And I struggle to find an explanation.
“But I assure you: I’m working like never before and we will come out of it.”
As an Arsenal supporter Liverpool are the only top English team I wouldn’t begrudge a good run in Europe..that been said I’l b watching the showcase game
@Michael: Will you be watching the Arsenal v nobody cares or the soaps tomorrow?
@Griff: osterunds good side griff
@Griff: Well that was hilarious…….and yes as an arsenal supporter I will be watching…salty much?
If it’s half a exciting as the Spurs/Juve match last night it’ll be brilliant
@Mel Fitzpatrick: watch the other game that’s on tonight, that’ll be more entertaining I’d imagine.
To clarify, I’m not saying this’ll be dull, I’m just saying the other game is Real Madrid vs PSG
@Dave O Keeffe: what are you trying to say Davo?
@Jamie Smith: he was pretty clear
@Dave O Keeffe: I can’t believe you’ve implied so very clearly that the Liverpool game will be really dull
@Michael: just wait Micheal his next question will be “ I wonder who you support ? “
@Dave O Keeffe: Ah you’re right Dave but being a Liverpool follower ill have to watch this one. I’ll catch the highlights afterwards.
@The Family Guy: gobdaw
@Mel Fitzpatrick: hope you had fun. Definitely worth a watch for a Liverpool fan. A very good win
Just thrilled Robertson is playing if moreno was back in I think I’d have a meltdown, decent side porto but hopefully over the 2 legs we should get through.
@Gareth Fitzpatrick: only time Moreno should be on the pitch from now on is collecting the water bottles.
@Shaun Gallagher: agree 100% shaun he’s awful, or as we used to say years ago gank.
Think Liverpool can get manage a win here but theyll have to work very hard. Away goal will be important.
@2nd account: are 5 enough?
@Jamie Smith: might do
Get In. Good man Bobby.
Whack of another Istanbul is tangible. #6 very possible. Imagine the haters !
@England’s Envy: I doubt it very much
Anyone noticed how crap the commentary is on RTÉ?
That Liverpool midfield is shocking so far
@2nd account: what score is it mate ?
@Carl O Neill: 2-0 thankfully wouldn’t like to see my team lose
The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte.
@john cronin: Agree Houghton is brutal, Up the Reds though!!! Never forget Sevilla ha
Jaysis lads. The commentary on RTE is absolutely crap isn’t it?
The commentary on here is pretty crap too.
The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap
@John Cronin: no it’s not it’s top class so it is
The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap
@john cronin: 4 nil at this stage and RTE will probably still show the second leg, terrible how c rap that station has become
The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte
@the druid: what do you think of the commentary on rte?