Crespo hails ´special´ Mourinho

Former Argentina international Hernan Crespo has praised Jose Mourinho and believes the Real Madrid coach’s titles prove his ability.

Crespo worked with Mourinho during his time at Chelsea and Inter Milan, and he has fond memories of his spells under the 50-year-old.

“Working with him is spectacular. There is something special about him. He is a winner and a leader who I had a lot of fun with in training,” Crespo told the Real Madrid website.

“His trophies speak for themselves. There is something special about him and as a player he makes you feel important.

“He is a leader and has a lot of charisma. That is not something you can learn. You either have it or you don’t.”

Crespo also discussed his plans for the future and revealed he had set his sights on a coaching career.

“I will finish my coaching course in June and I want to learn from all the coaches. Thankfully I have had great coaches in my career and I have learnt from all of them,” he said.

Crespo hung up his boots in 2012 after leaving Parma in February of that year.