Daley Blind believes Jose Mourinho possesses the same traits as Louis van Gaal.
Having worked under both managers and seen reports of player’s disillusionment at Old Trafford, Blind, who joined Manchester United from Ajax for £14m believes there is no risk of the same. He also, however, expects Mourinho to improve their disappointing results.
‘I am fortunate enough to have worked with a number of big coaches. I learn a lot from Mourinho on a daily basis and he is a good guy,’ Blind told De Telegraaf.
‘He is pretty similar to Van Gaal when it comes to their commitment to the team. They used to work together so I reckon that is no coincidence. Everybody likes it when your boss shows an interest in you.
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‘Mourinho earned himself the nickname “The Special One” because of everything he has achieved. He is an excellent coach who has an eye for details. He is very strong tactically.
‘But his philosophy is slightly different to that of Van Gaal. He is very direct, it is all about winning.
‘But I think we are on the right path as a team.’
