In early 2010, Inter Milan, led by manager Jose Mourinho, was preparing for a crucial Champions League tie against Chelsea. Despite securing a narrow lead from the first leg, Mourinho focused on psychological strategies to motivate his players. His approach emphasizes understanding each player as an individual to elicit peak performance. In a BBC interview, Mourinho articulated that dealing with the press is less critical than how he interacts with players, highlighting the importance of tailored man-management techniques to enhance team dynamics and performance on the field.
"Psychology is part of the job and is part of the game with the players. The way you deal with the press is not going to win matches. Not at all. But, with the players? Yes."
"I had I think, hundreds of players during my career. I always looked at each one of them as a different guy than the other guys. Every person is one individual."
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