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Zlatan Ibrahimovic heaps praise on Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has heaped praise on Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho during an interview with
The Swedish superstar worked with the Spurs manager during his time at Inter Milan and again at Manchester United.
Mourinho has Tottenham flying right now and Chelsea’s defeat at Everton yesterday means they remain top of the Premier League.
A trip to Crystal Palace is on the cards this afternoon and they could strengthen their position.
It was only a matter of time when he spoke to that the talk would turn to Mourinho – and he was full of praise.
He said: “He’s doing his job, he’s proved and has proven that he is a top coach, one of the best, so he is just continuing to do what he’s doing, so it’s not a surprise.
“The only thing is that he’s doing it with a different club now, so I know who Mourinho is as a person and a coach and the philosophy that he brings is a successful recipe. He’s just continuing to do things he was doing before.”
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At one stage during last season, Tottenham’s patchy form had seen plenty of Spurs fans question whether Mourinho was the right man.
Ultimately the world-class coach is now showcasing his credentials, transforming Tottenham into genuine title contenders.
Receiving praise from a perfectionist like Ibrahimovic should tell you all you need to know about his reputation in the game.
He has won countless titles and not always with the world’s biggest clubs – which bodes well for Tottenham.
It’s several years since the white half of North London hoisted a trophy in the air.
Under Mourinho, however, the elusive wait could soon be over.