Former defender John Terry, who worked with José Mourinho for several seasons at Chelsea, maintains a close relationship with the coach, who is moving from Benfica to Real Madrid, consolidating the Portuguese professional’s return to command of one of the main teams on the planet.
Participating in the Sports Uncensored program, broadcast on the YouTube platform, the former London team athlete gave significant praise to the professional who led him to three Premier League cups, in addition to other significant trophies. The former player expressed the conviction that, even at 63 years of age and with a long history in the sport, the coach has not lost the relevance of his working methods.
The former Chelsea captain assured that the coach’s level remains completely high, highlighting that, although the physical intensity on the pitch may have changed, the Portuguese’s strategic ability in tactical preparation and mapping rivals continues to be the most efficient in world football, also highlighting the psychological impact that the commander has on the squad on the eve of matches.
According to Terry’s assessment, the coach’s energetic and sometimes conflicting profile will not be an obstacle in this new stint with the Spanish team, signaling a positive outlook for coexistence with the main star of the Madrid squad, French striker Kylian Mbappé.
The former defender reported the coach’s enthusiasm for the new professional challenge, pointing out that coaches with this characteristic appreciate the management of athletes with strong personalities and rebutted questions about possible friction with the French number 9, predicting an immediate harmony that could enhance the performance of both.
Choosing the best player in history
In the same conversation with the sports program team, the former English footballer was provoked to point out the most prominent athlete in the history of world football. Dividing the analysis by age groups, the former Chelsea leader showed conviction when choosing his favorite among the great names in the sport.
The former athlete explained that preference varies according to the age of the observer, mentioning Pelé and Diego Maradona as the favorites of older people, and the dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for younger audiences. The former defender declared the Argentine star as the greatest of all due to the plasticity of his football and his history of clashes against Barcelona, also demanding that the public enjoy the final moments of the duo’s career, as they get closer to competing in the last World Cup.
