Jamie Carragher: Jose Mourinho's achievements are beyond doubt - but his teams will never be loved

Jamie Carragher has hit out at Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho once more - claiming he will never be loved outside of the clubs he managed.

The Blues players appeared to surround the referee during Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain urging him to send off Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his challenge on Oscar. The incident triggered widespread criticism of Mourinho and Chelsea, with Carragher and Sky colleague Graeme Souness scathing about the actions of he players.

The Liverpool legend has continued his verbal assault in his Daily Mail column, saying the Portuguese boss will care about how he is perceived once he retires.

"Respect for Mourinho’s achievements in the game is beyond doubt," Carragher wrote. "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."

Carragher labelled the Chelsea players 'disgraceful' after the incident, to which Mourinho suggested the ex-Liverpool great had a short memory from his playing days. (If you missed it, click here)

...DailyMirror