Former Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho was pictured sitting in the
stands at the Amex Stadium as a guest of his good friend, Aitor Karanka,
who was his No 2 at Real Madrid for three years.
Mourinho went into Boro’s changing room after the game to
congratulate Karanka and his players for their 3-0 win. He also spent
time speaking to Brighton manager, Chris Hughton.
Mourinho told Karanka on Thursday, shortly after his sacking, that
he would travel to Brighton for the match. The Middlesbrough boss kept
it secret from his players. ‘He brought us luck,’ Karanka said.
"He was in the changing room with us [after the game]. He said
congratulations. He told us that he’s watched a really good team. He
knows our team because he follows us a lot, but he was impressed because
we were really organised."
Asked if he would tempt Mourinho to join his coaching staff,
Karanka replied: "I don’t have the money enough and I don’t have a lot
of things to bring him. He was the best, he is the best and he will be
the best."
Hughton added: "Jose was fine. He was very well looked after
here. He certainly enjoyed the game and is very good friends with Aitor,
hence the reason he was here. It was good for him to see me afterwards.
He spoke about the run we’ve been on and how tough that is. He knows
the Championship and he knows how tough that is. He just wished us all
the best. I hope to see him back in the game very soon."
Mourinho was mobbed by supporters after the game who waited outside
his car. The Bentley had to be flanked by stewards as he departed the
stadium quickly, got in the back and was whisked away by a driver.
The 52-year-old broke his silence on his second Chelsea sacking
earlier on Saturday, insisting he could take another managerial job
immediately, dismissing any need for a sabbatical.
Source: Mailonline Sports
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