Jose Mourinho Returns To Chelsea

Jose Mourinho is coming back to Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League and David Beckham also has the chance of a reunion with Manchester United after last season’s beaten finalists were drawn against AC Milan.  Jose Mourinho was instrumental in making Chelsea a European superpower.  The second round draw of Europe’s premier cup competition was made in Nyon on Friday and Chelsea, who topped their group ahead of Porto, was given the task in taking on Italian champions Inter. 

The second part of the tie will see Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge where he is still considered an idol after ending Chelsea’s 50-year wait for a title when leading the Blues to Premier League glory in 2005 and 2006. Beckham, will play for AC Milan on loan from LA Galaxy at the start of the month, could play against United for the first time since he left for Real Madrid in the summer of 2003.

Mourinho And Chelsea Reunited

Jose Mourinho said he is not bothered about the prospect of returning to Chelsea after Inter Milan drew his former club in the last 16 of the Champions League.  He said Chelsea is just another game.  There is not much to say, the Portuguese coach, who led the Blues to the 2005 and 2006 Premier League titles, said on a news conference on Saturday. There are still more than two months to go and they have many matches to play before that.  It is always the same story; they are an important and difficult opponent we know. 

Two matches that are evenly balanced a game that is expected to go until the end.  Nothing special, they are my former team, players, fans and my former stadium.  They are all “former”.  As a professional, it is just another game no differently than any against Manchester United, Arsenal or another team.  Mourinho’s only return to England ever since he left Stamford Bridge came last season, when they were knocked out by Manchester United of the Champions League at the last 16 stage.

 

 

Inter Milan At A Crossroads

Jose Mourinho, the mercurial manager had a very successful run with Chelsea and when he moved to Inter Milan, he had inherited a veteran laden team led by Patrick Vieira, he still falls short of expectations.

He is the highest paid manager in the game today but he has been able only able to match the accomplishments of his predecessor Roberto Mancini. There are differences though as his current lead of ten points over their nearest competitor with still six games to go. It has been a relatively easy Italian championship compared to the ones won by the previous manager of the team.

There also were the positives, the teenage stars Davide Santon and Mario Balotelli and the negatives, the transfers of duds like Ricardo Quaresma and Mancini. But they are out of Champion’s League contention with terrible losses to Panathinaikos at home and a draw by Anorthosis of Cyprus. The clock is ticking for Mourinho works his magic as his window would be closing soon.

Mourinho Not Bothered with the Media

Jose Mourinho, an Inter coach is in Italy for months but is already receiving so much controversy and less respect from the local media of the country. He also discussed about the on going economic crisis which might affect the soccer community.

In an interview, Jose Mourinho claims he is confused why he is not earning the respect of the media even with his achievements over the past years.

But in spite of the situation, Mourinho is not bothered at all. What is important for him is to work hard for the good of the sport soccer even if it will cost him his pay check. He believes that he can do some great things which will later gain the respect of the media.

He understands the culture of the people in the country and he will assure everyone that no matter what the people say about him, it will not stop him in working hard for the good of the soccer community.

In a press statement, Mourinho explains, “I am not an expert, but I understand enough to know that this is a serious matter. I don’t know if there are reasons to be afraid. But I would accept getting less money, if it were for the good of everyone else.”

Vieira out for two months

Patrick Vieira was not short of words in lamenting on the recent events in his career. The Frenchman has picked up another injury similar to the injury the prevented him from participating in Euro 2008 for France. The midfielder will be out for atleast two months after he strained a muscle in his left leg.

Vieira is yet to prove himself at Inter as he has been plagued by injury since his arrival at the San Siro from Juventus in 2006. He stated that “It’s an unfortunate time for me but I will never give up.” “I am unhappy but I remain optimistic. I will do all I can to be available for the new season.

“Everything was going well but then the bad luck arrived. My objectives are still to play on and win many things with Inter as well as tackle all this misfortune.” Vieira underwent tests and it has been confirmed that he will be out for atleast two months.

Not the start Jose Mourinho expected, his team looks to be crippled by injuries and the season has not started yet. The ball is at Mourinho’s feet, how will he play it?

Inter certain about Quaresma

Marco Branca Inter Milan’s sporting director has stated that Portuguese and Porto winger Ricardo Quaresma is close to joining the Nerazzurri and that the deal could be completed by the end of the week.

Since the arrival of former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho; Quaresma has been linked to a move to the San Siro and with the transfer season ending in the next few weeks Inter looks to be on the brink of signing the midfielder. Branca stated that “He’s still a Porto player but, to be honest, I think he will be with us pretty soon.

“Even Mourinho said he’s interested in the player and I believe a deal will be wrapped up by the end of the week.”

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