Why Jose Mourinho's tactics are back in fashion

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Jose Mourinho's tactics may sometimes seem a little 'outdated' but does his style actually suit Real Madrid's current squad? And could we see the success he had during the beginning of his managerial career this season?

Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker breakdown all that is Mourinho.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:21 What is the framework beneath Mourinho’s tactics?
3:14 What made Mourinho successful at the start
6:14 Why Mourinho has struggled over recent years
7:37 The coaches who thrived instead of Mourinho
11:19 Are Mourinho’s tactics back in fashion?
16:09 How Mourinho’s individualistic approach still falls apart

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