Former Lazio coach Davide Ballardini has dismissed the qualities of Inter Milan Treble hero Jose Mourinho.

It could have been a stunning Quadruple, but Mourinho failed to win the Italian Super Cup thanks to a 2-1 defeat against Lazio back in August.

"Our triumph in Beijing now seems even more important and prestigious," said Ballardini, who was sacked mid-season despite that result.

"Mourinho is someone who always wants to win everything, he is not the type to pick and choose his trophies."

However, the tactician also had harsh words for The Special One, who is preparing to join Real Madrid.

"With Carlo Ancelotti, he deserves the Coach of the Year award for this season, as Inter have grown a great deal and Mourinho convinced the star players to work for the good of the team.

"Having said that, in my view Mourinho isn't one of the greats. I see the great Coaches as two different types: those who win trophies in clubs that have never won before, which is not the case for Porto, Chelsea and Inter.

"The other type is those who win with the big clubs and leave an innovative tactical imprint. I'm thinking of Rinus Michels, Arrigo Sacchi or Pep Guardiola.

"Mourinho has won everything, that's true, but his football has never been exciting."