Published 23:19 IST, March 16th 2020

Jose Mourinho delivered scathing criticism of Ronaldinho in 2006 Barcelona scout report

Jose Mourinho claimed that Ronaldinho was not good enough to play for him at Chelsea back in 2006. Here's what he thought about the Brazilian star.

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Jose Mourinho has had a tough first few months at  Tottenham Hotspur. A two-time UEFA Champions League winner, Jose Mourinho has overseen Tottenham's exit from Europe and FA Cup in recent weeks. Spurs have also been in a bad run of form in English Premier League with Champions League football looking like a distant dream due to suspension of Premier League.

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Jose Mourinho Barcelona scout report: Jose Mourinho delivered scathing assessment of former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho

While Jose Mourinho has been having a tough time with Spurs this season, Portuguese manr enjoyed two successful terms with Chelsea in English top flight. During his term with Chelsea, Jose Mourinho scouted a number of star players like Ricardo Carvalho, Deco, Mikel Essien and ors. However, Jose Mourinho was also offered chance to sign Ronaldinho when Brazilian forward was playing at Camp u. Jose Mourinho wrote a scathing report of Ballon d'Or winner during his first tenure as Chelsea manr. 

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"Bad positional sense (comes to midfield with striker) and bad leadership of defence (wants to do offside when it's t possible). Very poor defensive transition and defensive work - exploit." Jose Mourinho even went on to add that Ronaldinho was a 'Constant cheater who falls easily'. 

While he wasn't too positive about his teammates, Jose Mourinho mand to reserve some praise for a young Lionel Messi. On Messi, Jose Mourinho remarked "Exactly same behaviours as Ronaldinho. Inside between lines or diagonals. Encours team forward by ball driving. Amazing 1v1."

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23:18 IST, March 16th 2020