Jose Mourinho backed by FC Porto president to revive Real Madrid fortunes: ‘Still one of the best in the world’

Jose Mourinho backed by FC Porto president to revive Real Madrid fortunes: ‘Still one of the best in the world’ Andre Villas-Boas has thrown his support behind Jose Mourinho, insisting the Real Madrid manager remains one of the best coaches in world football despite the difficult challenge facing him at the Santiago Bernabeu. The former Porto manager, now the club’s president, believes Mourinho is well suited to the task of rebuilding Real Madrid after being appointed by Florentino Perez last summer.  Real Madrid are still searching for their first major trophy after two disappointing campaigns, while Barcelona have made an imposing start to the season. Villas-Boas backs Mourinho at Real Madrid Mourinho’s appointment was intended to bring a change in fortunes after Real Madrid endured two seasons without a major title.  His task, however, has become more complicated with Barcelona establishing themselves as a formidable force at the start of the campaign. Villas-Boas nevertheless believes his compatriot has the experience and personality required for the challenge. Andre Villas-Boas has backed Jose Mourinho. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) “Jose Mourinho is still one of the best in the world; I’ve always known that. And now he’s managing the best club in the world. “It’s a shame that Barcelona are in this state. He’s taking over at a great time, just as he did when he left Inter.  “But these are the challenges Mourinho enjoys the most,” he said, according to AS . Barcelona present Mourinho’s biggest challenge Real Madrid’s task is made harder by Barcelona’s current form. Flick’s side have emerged as the early pace-setters, leaving Mourinho with little margin for error as he attempts to close the gap. The Clasico on October 25, therefore, will inevitably become one of the defining fixtures of the season, but Real Madrid first need to establish greater consistency before they can challenge Barcelona across the campaign. Barcelona’s current form has put pressure on Jose Mourinho. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) Mourinho was brought in precisely because of his experience of managing at the highest level, and Villas-Boas believes that experience can now be decisive. Sneijder also backs Real Madrid boss Villas-Boas is not the only former Mourinho associate to offer a strong assessment of his ability to change Madrid’s fortunes. Wesley Sneijder, who worked with Mourinho at Inter and before playing for Real Madrid, has also backed the Portuguese coach to solve the problems at the Bernabéu. “Mourinho is the only manager capable of turning Real Madrid’s fortunes around,” he had said. Indeed, Mourinho is one of the finest coaches available to manage the current Real Madrid dressing room, but Barcelona’s current form has put pressure on the Portuguese to deliver instantly.