MX23RW : Wednesday, December 11 10:33:14| >> :60:498:498:

Wesley Sneijder: 'Jose Mourinho is a second father to me'

Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder says that Jose Mourinho is like a "second father" to him.

Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder has said that Jose Mourinho is like a "second father" to him.

Mourinho's Real Madrid host the Turkish side in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie on Wednesday, and Sneijder has revealed the influence the Portuguese coach has had on his career ahead of the game.

"Mourinho is like a second father to me, he is a special person to me," the Dutchman told Marca.

"He is a powerhouse. In football we have powerhouses who are players, and ever since I met Mourinho, we can say that there are powerhouses who are coaches. And he certainly is, without any doubt at all.

"As a coach he is incredible, No.1. It was he who gave me confidence, and I enjoyed playing football like never before. And as a person he reaches you much more than in his role as coach. Mourinho is a friend.

"It's not easy to explain. You have to be with him to find out just what he is like. The key to him is how he convinces you, how he helps you if things aren't going well for you."

Sneijder played under Mourinho for Inter Milan.

ID:77228: cacheID:77228:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2267:
Written by
Paul Gorst
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Sergio Ramos
Read Next:
Sergio Ramos: 'We must respect Galatasaray'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona17122350193138
2Real Madrid16113234132136
3Atletico MadridAtletico16105130111935
4Athletic Bilbao1795326151132
5Villarreal157532725226
6Real Sociedad167361611524
7Osasuna166642225-324
8Mallorca177371620-424
9GironaGirona166462223-122
10Celta Vigo166372527-221
11Real BetisBetis165651820-221
12Rayo Vallecano155461516-119
13Sevilla165471723-619
14Las PalmasLas Palmas165382227-518
15Getafe163761113-216
16AlavesAlaves164391827-915
17Leganes163671423-915
18Espanyol1541101528-1313
19Valencia142481322-910
20Real ValladolidValladolid1623111134-239


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!