Valdano in Mourinho broadside

Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano has criticised Jose Mourinho in the Italian version of his new book.

‘The 11 Powers of a Leader, Football as a School of Life’, includes material previously unavailable in the Spanish version of the book, with the current Chelsea boss coming in for some particular condemnation.

“I’ve never heard, either in football or in private, a phrase of his on football that is worth remembering,” said the Argentine.

Valdano was sacked from his position with the Spanish giants in May 2011 after his relationship with the coaching staff, and especially Mourinho, had deteriorated.

“We could never understand each other as he is the complete opposite to my sensitivity. Intelligence and ego are enemies and when they collide, ego wins,” he continued.

“If Guardiola is Mozart then Mourinho is Salieri. Mourinho is a perfect character for these hollow and controversial times.”

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