Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has backed old nemesis Jose Mourinho to make a successful return to Chelsea but insists Real Madrid will not be weakened by the departure of the ‘Special One’.
Mourinho quit the Bernabeu recently before returning to Stamford Bridge and Messi, who first crossed swords with the Portuguese coach during his first spell with the Blues, believes he will be just as successful second time around.
The Argentina captain also expects his club’s arch rivals to be as competitive as ever in La Liga next season after Los Blancos brought in Carlo Ancelotti to replace Mourinho.
“I think the Spanish league is difficult anyway and will continue being difficult,” said Messi, who visited the Senegalese town of Saly today as part of the Aspire Academy’s Football Combating Malaria project.
“We’ll be fighting against strong teams with great players like Real Madrid. Mourinho was a great coach but we know that Ancelotti is equally great. I think Mourinho will also succeed back at Chelsea because he’s a great manager.”
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Messi now have my vote. unlike the other Barcelona players. thats why they will never be like him.
Xavi,iniesta and pique should learn from messi in respecting rival coaches,Iker has right to express his feelings but why these barca players and president should criticise jose particularly even after he left la liga.
Xavi,iniesta and pique should learn from messi in respecting rival coaches.Iker has right to express his feelings but why these barca players and president should criticise jose particularly even after he left la liga.
Xavi,Iniesta and Pique shull stop critizim and play like messi
Xavi,Iniesta and Pique shull stop critizim and play like messi.Musah Ghana