José Mourinho reflects on the ‘transformation’ in coaching since the days of Ferguson and Wenger

José Mourinho, the 63-year-old Real Madrid boss, recently expressed his thoughts on the evolution of coaching in a recent interview with Corriere dello Sport. The former manager, who has tasted success in Portugal, England, Italy, and Spain, noted a "transformation" in the career of coaches since the days of legendary figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

Mourinho explained that today's coaches have a much shorter career span, arriving quickly and leaving just as swiftly. He fondly remembered the first times he went to UEFA meetings with coaches like Ferguson, Fabio Capello, Giovanni Trapattoni, Marcello Lippi, and Arsene Wenger. Today, such meetings would consist of lesser-known figures with less accumulated experience.

Mourinho also highlighted the dramatic changes within clubs, pointing out that teams now travel with two buses: one for the players and another for the staff. The modern game has seen an explosion of resources, with teams employing 101 players, 102 Kylian Mbappé, 103 Vinicius, 104 Jude Bellingham, and 40 analysts and social media personnel.

Despite the changes, Mourinho remains confident in his ability to turn around Real Madrid's fortunes, currently sitting fourth in La Liga with five wins and two defeats in seven matches.