INTER THE SPECIAL ONE?

by guest blogger Callum Sparrowhawk of footymad.net

After Avram Grant’s unceremonious departure from Stamford Bridge, some expected Jose Mourinho to return to his former club. That was always a fantasiful suggestion and the Special One soon took over at Inter Milan. The question on everyone's lips is – is the special one still special?

Mourinho enjoyed plenty of success at Chelsea, despite failing to win the Champions League, a fete he managed during his first managerial job at Porto in 2004. After three years at Stamford Bridge, the Portuguese had shown the world his ability and built strong bonds with world class players such as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho. All of whom have been tipped to join him at Inter Milan.

Drogba has already made it clear his future 'lies with Mourinho’. Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o is also set to move in the Summer and Inter looks a likely destination for the Cameroonian. WHat a striking lineup Mourinho could have available to him nex term. Add the names of Drogba and Eto'o to a supporting cast of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Suazo and Adriano and you start to see why the Serie A champions will be one of the favourites to win the Champions League.



The Portuguese manager is a known fan of a strong, creative midfield lining up to support a physically imposing forward line. Well - you guessed it - he appears to have that one covered too. England's Lampard and the frustatingly brilliant Deco are rumoured to be on their way to join their former boss in Milan.

It seems Mourinho is planning a massive overhaul of the squad he has inherited from Roberto Mancini in order to give Inter the edge in Europe. At Chelsea, Jose was famous for one–nil wins and a solid defence was key to his success so I wouldn’t bet against the likes of Ricardo Carvalho heading for Italy’s second city.

The Special One… the stage is set for Mourinho to work his magic and lead Inter to European glory - but is he as good as he says he is?