‘Doesn’t build’ – Ex-Super Eagles captain reveals pros and cons of Mourinho’s Madrid move

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has weighed in on the approach of Real Madrid’s incoming manager, Jose Mourinho, Afrik Foot reports.

The 63-year-old is set to take charge of the coaching reins at Santiago Bernabeu, making a return to the capital City of Spain where he spent three years.

Domestically, Mourinho helped Benfica to a season without losses in the Liga Portugal, but they finished third, two points behind Sporting Lisbon and eight points behind league winner FC Porto.

Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh. Photo by IMAGO

Sunday Oliseh opens up on Jose Mourinho’s tactics

Speaking on Global Football Insights with Oliseh show, the former Juventus midfielder broke down the approach of the Portuguese tactician.

“Jose Mourinho is the mercenary, he doesn’t want your respect, he wants your respect.

“He doesn’t build for the next decade, Jose builds for the next ninety minutes.

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho. Copyright: xJoaoxGregorioxIMAGO

“In 2010, against Barcelona, Mourinho had Samuel Eto’o, one of the greatest strikers in history, playing as a literal left-back,” the 51-year-old continued.

“Eto’o’s defensive contribution disrupted Barcelona’s build-up play big time in critical phases.

“Jose convinced a superstar that defending was more important than scoring on that occassion. That is his power.

“His Chelsea side conceded 15 goals in a Premier League season. Mourinho’s teams are the masters of the dark arts.

“Sadly, there’s the third year burn out, like at Manchester United and Spurs. Mourinho needs external enemies to thrive, and when he has none, he looks inside,” the AFCON 1994 winner concluded.

Jose Mourinho, former manager of AS ROMA. Copyright: Imagoxmarcoxiacobuccix

Ahead of Jose Mourinho’s arrival, Real Madrid will be without David Alaba and Dani Carvajal from next season.

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