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I give a lot of instruction in training. It's difficult for me to do the same in matches, so I need guys on the pitch to read the game, to understand what we want.

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Jose Mourinho emphasizes the importance of his players' ability to read and understand the game on the pitch, as he finds it challenging to give them instructions during matches.
Quote by Jose Mourinho
Coach, Portuguese
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in the sport's history.
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