Hernan Crespo has paid tribute to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

Crespo, now Parma's Primavera coach, played for Mourinho during the manager's previous spell in charge of Chelsea.

He told TMW: "There's a special bond between Jose and Chelsea.

"Before his arrival, they'd never gone close to winning the Premier League, but thanks to him, they did win.

"It's normal that there is a very strong connection, he's managed to split the domination of Arsenal and Manchester United in the fight for the title."