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I don't say we are a defensive team. I say we are a strong team in defensive terms, but at the same time lacking sufficient fluidity in attack because that will take time to come.

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Jose Mourinho
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: January 26
Association Football Manager
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Jose Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix
Jose Mario dos Santos Mourinho Felix
The Special One
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