Frank Lampard has said that José Mourinho’s ability to bond with his players and fill them with self-belief are skills he has looked to adopt since becoming a manager. Lampard has never forgotten how Mourinho’s encouragement boosted his confidence during the Portuguese’s first spell at Chelsea and he has tried to take a similar approach with his young players. It was about drive, drive, drive and try and win titles. I’d try and do that with my players.”Lampard refused to accept that it is difficult for older managers to connect with young players. Maybe it’s slightly easier for a young manager to be aware of it.

Source: The Guardian December 21, 2019 22:30 UTC