Trigger-happy Italians leave Mourinho hankering after English 'paradise'

23 April 2009 16:14
Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho could be ready for a return to English football after describing coaching in the Barclays Premier League as 'paradise'.[LNB]The controversial Portuguese was sacked by Chelsea in 2007, but has been tipped to work in England again after an unhappy spell in Italy.[LNB]Mourinho has a three-year contract at San Siro and is expected to secure their fourth consecutive Scudetto, but could quit the club before his deal expires.[LNB] Striking a pose: Mourinho in the Inter dugout[LNB]'England is a paradise for the coaches who can plan for the future without the pressure of winning in the short term,' Mourinho told Inter's website.[LNB]'Arsene Wenger works in tranquility. Arsenal haven't won a title in four years but he continues his fantastic work with young players.[LNB]'I think Rafa Benitez will miss out on winning the Premier League for the fifth time but he continues his fantastic work and his contract gets extended.[LNB]'In Italy I think 10 coaches have already been replaced this season. Here there's the obsession with results, points. Those playing for the championship must become champions or it's a drama.[LNB]'Those playing to stay up must stay in Serie A and if they don't it's a drama and the coach is sure to be sacked. Italian coaches are good technically but they are also good at handling this type of pressure.'[LNB] MARTIN SAMUEL: How Hiddink the winner has given Chelsea the blues Portsmouth flop Adams eyes Arsenal job as he insists: I don't want to peak too soon like MourinhoTerry: Forget Mourinho, the Chelsea players want Hiddink  

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