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Carragher: Mourinho's Chelsea will NEVER be loved

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Jose Mourinho's Chelsea will never be "loved". Writing in the Daily Mail, Carragher said: "Respect for Mourinho's achievements in the game is beyond doubt. In a few years from now, we could be acknowledging him as the most successful manager of all time, particularly if he keeps picking up a trophy every 35 matches, as is his current remarkable ratio.

"But will he be loved? Chelsea fans undoubtedly adore him. Porto and Inter supporters will too. Yet beyond that? It is debatable.

"Will he care how he is remembered? I think he will. Deep down, I think everyone in football cares how they are perceived.

"Are trophies more important than creating good memories? I would always argue 'yes' to that. During my career, I won 10 major honours but none of the Liverpool teams I played for is particularly remembered for being a top side.

"If I'm honest, it annoys me, especially when I hear stories even now of how great Kevin Keegan's Newcastle team of 1995-96 were or how thrilling the Leeds team were that reached the Champions League semi-final in 2000. Yes, they both played fast, exciting football but what did they win? Nothing."

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