Switzerland's coach criticises Jose Mourinho and considers him unfit for Real Madrid’s role
Switzerland's coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, has lashed out at Real Madrid’s coach Jose Mourinho insisting that the ‘special one’ is an arrogant character and does not fit in Madrid’s coaching role. He called him a ‘boor’ and accused him of using negative tactics
in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
Both the Spanish rivals locked heads on Wednesday, April 27, at the Bernabeu. Barcelona came out to be 2-0 winners against a ten-men Madrid outfit and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 scored both goals to help his side earn vital-away goals advantage.
The 62-year-old mentioned that Mourinho needs to cut down on his attitude and behaviour in order to prolong his stay in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011. He labelled him as a proud personality and demanded an improvement in his arrogance.
Considering the approach adapted by both sides especially the Whites, Hitzfield added that it was a pity to watch such a violent game in the presence of two quality sides. He criticised Madrid’s game play and thought that football was a winner in the end.
Former Bayern Munich manager further mentioned, "Luckily, Mourinho's destructive tactics, aimed solely at provoking and destroying the opponents' gameplan, did not work. Such a way of playing does not relate to the demands of Real, it's really shameful for
Real Madrid. It harms the good name and image of this legendary club."
Recently, the self proclaimed ‘special one’ has been under some heavy criticism from various top football figures and surely this would push the Portuguese to cut down on his ‘boor’ personality. He was very highly condemned for his remarks in which he accused
Barcelona of getting some unofficial help from the UEFA officials. He also raised fingers upon the credibility of Barcelona’s coach Josep Guardiola whom he believes is not a manager who can win.
Switzerland's coach admitted that former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan tactician is quite an egotistical personality which is hampering the image of football in Spain.
The 62-year-old concluded by saying, "I've met him at Uefa meetings and his behaviour is faithful to his image: arrogant, haughty, chewing gum and somewhat of a boor and Barca should make him pay on the pitch.”
Both Barcelona and Madrid will meet again to contest the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, to be played on Tuesday, May 3 at Camp Nou.
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