Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho owes his successful career to Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal.
Rodgers was asked about Van Gaal in his recent press conference, as the two rivals prepare to go head-to-head in a pre-season friendly tonight, and he admitted that despite not knowing much about the Dutchman, he knows that he helped Mourinho become the man he is today.
Van Gaal and Mourinho worked together at FC Barcelona and Rodgers admitted that the Chelsea boss told him some stories during their time together at Stamford Bridge.
“I’ve never met Louis van Gaal before, but obviously I know of him through Jose Mourinho, and I know he was very instrumental in mentoring Jose at Barcelona,” Rodgers said.
“I’m aware of the methods, I’m aware of how he works, and obviously he’s had a very good career.
“He’s a very experienced manager, a very good manager and he’s gone into them, and he’ll look to make his mark.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
