
Former Chelsea (opens in new tab) centre-back Alex has advised FourFourTwo concerning the time he left boss Jose Mourinho in stitches.
The ex-Brazil worldwide spent four-and-a-half years with the Blues, profitable the 2009/10 Premier League title beneath Carlo Ancelotti.
However he did briefly play beneath Mourinho, in the direction of the top of his first spell in cost at Stamford Bridge.
And, in a ‘Gamers’ Lounge’ interview for the newest situation of FFT that can be purchased, (opens in new tab) the person who was nicknamed ‘The Tank’ throughout his enjoying days recollects some good recollections of his transient time working with the Portuguese tactician.
“He’s a stunning particular person,” Alex tells FFT. “Many individuals nonetheless ask me if he’s a troublesome coach to cope with; imagine me, I’ve solely good phrases to say about him.
“Sadly, we labored collectively for less than three months. After I joined Chelsea, I needed to sing in entrance of the entire squad; maybe it was the day that Mourinho laughed most in his total life.
“I’m not an amazing singer. I feel I selected a gospel quantity, however in some unspecified time in the future Mourinho got here as much as the improvised stage and stated, ‘Sufficient, boy, you’re actually dangerous’.”
Alex left Chelsea – with whom he additionally gained two FA Cups – for PSG (opens in new tab) in 2012, earlier than occurring to complete his profession at AC Milan (opens in new tab).