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Former Chelsea hero Michael Essien hails 'winner' Jose Mourinho and reveals lasting lessons his former boss taught him... as he admits he didn't see himself as a manager but 'loves the game' so much he is now eyeing a coaching career

Daily Mail | March 22, 2021

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., José Mourinho, Michael Essien, André Villas-Boas, Carlo Ancelotti, Thierry Henry, Avram Grant, 2009–10 Premier League, A.C. Milan, Real Madrid CF

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has revealed how Jose Mourinho taught him lasting lessons that he will apply if and when he becomes a manager.

The 38-year-old spent nearly a decade in the Premier league with Chelsea, before enjoying spells at Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Essien also played under the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Avram Grant and Andre Villas-Boas during his time in England, when he won seven major honours.

Michael Essien is currently part of the coaching staff at Danish top-flight side FC Nordsju00E6lland
Essien admits he didn't initially want to be a coach, but loves the game too much to leave it

But the former midfielder, now a coach at Danish side FC Nordsjælland, has detailed what made Mourinho so special.

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