Johan Cruyff is not a big fan of Jose Mourinho's
approach
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff says he has "great
respect" for Jose
Mourinho but would not want him in charge
of his club.
Cruyff, a leading proponent of Total Football during his playing
career, is considered to be the man behind the attacking philosophy
that defines the modern Barca side after coaching the club from
1988 to 1996.
Mourinho's Real Madrid are now expected to provide a stern
challenge to Barca's recent dominance of La Liga, but Cruyff says
he is not a fan of his methods.
"I have great respect for Mourinho as a coach, but even with
everything he has achieved, he would never be the coach of my
team," he told radio station Onda Cero.
"I believe that a technician needs to do more things than make
the team play well. They have to represent the club, the
institution, and the members.
"In that sense, Rijkaard and Guardiola are good representatives
for a world-renowned institution."
Mourinho, meanwhile, says he is starting to develop a strong
bond with Real Madrid.
"My empathy here with the players and the club is growing," he
said. "We are all on the same wavelength. The fans have a positive
feeling and we are building something important."