Mourinho is widely regarded by several players and coaches to be one of the best managers of his generation and one of the greatest ever managers.[112][113][114][115] Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has described Mourinho as "probably the best coach in the world".[116][117] Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has stated that Mourinho is the best manager he has ever worked for.[118] He has sometimes been accused for playing defensive, dull football to grind out results.[119][120][121][122][123]
Mourinho has been criticised for negative tactics by a few coaches and players, including Johan Cruyff,[124] and Morten Olsen.[125] Cruyff stated, "Jose Mourinho is a negative coach. He only cares about the result and doesn't care much for good football."[124] After one game, Cruyff stated: "Mourinho is not a football coach. To play at home with seven defenders, you must be very afraid."[126] Olsen stated, "I don't like his persona or the way he plays football negatively."[125]
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