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| Stank is a Jose convert |
Thursday 28 August, 2008 |
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Inter's Serbian star Dejan Stankovic has spoken in favour of Jose Mourinho's coaching techniques but admits, “I've never seen anything like it.”
The Special One hasn't wasted any time in making his mark at Inter and implemented his methods from day one.
Roberto Mancini's assistant Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has suggested that Mourinho's strict schedule may have caused a recent injury crisis, but Stankovic has defended the Portuguese boss.
“I could immediately see that Mourinho was a great Coach,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“The summer preparations surprised me because we were on the pitch from the beginning.
“That was something that I haven't seen in my 13-year career but I enjoyed it.”
Stankovic had been linked with a sensational switch to rivals Juventus this summer but he is now certain that he is staying put.
“It made me feel important when Mourinho stressed that I wasn't for sale,” he explained. “It confirmed that he takes me seriously.
“It took a weight off my shoulders because the journalists have been trying to send me away from Inter.
“At the moment my new role between the defence and the midfield is going well and I am enjoying myself.
“We are all trying to improve at making the way we play second nature so that we all move as a unit.”
The ex-Lazio man concluded by stressing his satisfaction with the direction Inter are taking.
“The Inter I saw against Roma last Sunday was already a great Inter,” he stated. “We were very charged, focused and determined to do well.
“On a personal level I have to forget last year quickly but only on a physical level.
“You could say that I have been reborn because I wasn't at my best last year but it is too early to say because we have still only played one official game.
“I just need to think about the end of the championship and the images from winning the Scudetto.”
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Sinisa slams Mourinho methods
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