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Chelsea boss Mourinho: Edin Dzeko should be Player of the Year

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko should be Player of the Year. Mourinho insists Dzeko deserves the title ahead of Liverpool's Luis Suarez, who won both the PFA and Football Writers' gongs.

"The kind of player he is, he's not just a goalscorer," Mourinho said.

"He assists, he plays, he behaves, he's fair, doesn't dive, doesn't try to put opponents in the stands with accumulation of cards.

"He was the third (choice) striker at the beginning of the season. He was hidden behind his manager's first choices and when the team needed him in crucial moments of the season, I think he made the difference.

"In this moment I think he has 16 goals. Sixteen goals for the third striker is something spectacular."

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