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Mourinho's 'Special' Touch: Zaniolo Reveals Manager's Secret
13 Oct
Summary
- Zaniolo credits Mourinho's foresight and psychological edge.
- Mourinho predicted Zaniolo would score in the Conference League final.
- The pair maintain contact, highlighting Mourinho's human qualities.
Nicolo Zaniolo has spoken highly of his former manager Jose Mourinho, describing his 'Special One' status as stemming from psychological insight and foresight, not just tactical acumen.
Zaniolo shared an anecdote from the Europa Conference League final, where Mourinho insisted on his participation, predicting he would score, despite advice to the contrary. This highlights Mourinho's deep understanding of his players.
The Italian attacker also emphasized Mourinho's significant impact off the pitch, noting their continued communication via WhatsApp. Zaniolo highlighted that a coach of Mourinho's stature still making time to check on him underscores his exceptional human qualities, even before his coaching achievements.
