Friday, 14th March, 2014
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan has said that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made things exciting in the Premier League since his return to Stamford Bridge.
The Portuguese, who managed the Blues for three years from 2004, returned to the Roman Abramovich-owned club in summer last year after spending time at the helm of Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
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The 29-year-old believes that Mourinho, who dubbed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger a "specialist in failure" recently, makes things interesting off the pitch, adding a spark to the Premier League.
"It's exciting with Jose around. No-one can deny that. He seems to be in the papers or on the television every other day. He brings a spark into the division and football in general”, the American international told Aston Villa’s site.
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"As a fan of the game, it's exciting to have him back. You can only enjoy it.
"He's always looking for an advantage in terms of what he says. He's a smart and intelligent man.
"He always seems to say the right thing at the right time. It's entertaining to see. He must be a dream for the media.
"He knows how to get the best out of his players most importantly. The key is the esteem he's held in by his players. That man-management element is so important in football.
"His players seem to love him. He has got that appreciation consistently at every club he's been at”, Guzan added.
Aston Villa thrashed Norwich City 4-1 in their last Premier League game, and Guzan’s appreciation of the 51-year-old manager comes just a day before the Villans host table leaders Chelsea on 15th March.
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