midfield veteran Matic currently plays for Sassuolo. In an interview, he talked about topics such as Mourinho, McTominay, and Ronaldo.

Matic has worked with Mourinho at Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma. He first said: "Since I joined Chelsea in 2014, Mourinho and I have always had a special relationship. But we are not always harmonious. Sometimes it is really difficult to work with him. He is very strict and belongs to the old-school coaching style."

However, Matic emphasized: "I think under his coaching, I grew up as a man, and I learned to be like He fought harder and became a winner. Mourinho taught the people around him how to be winners, and it can be said that he has changed football since he started coaching, especially in the Premier League. "

Matic was a teammate with McTominay when he played at Manchester United, but McTominay left Manchester United to transfer to Naples last summer, helping Naples win the Serie A title last season, and McTominay was also elected as Serie A player. Matic pointed out: "I said I regret to see McTominay leave Manchester United. I am sure he is one of the best players in the Manchester United team. I said it was very difficult to find a player like him. He has a traditional football style and a modern football style. Now he is an experienced player, and everyone has seen his extraordinary things."

Then Matic also talked about the best players he has worked with in his career: "I think the best player I have worked with was Hazard, because he was in his peak at that time. I also worked with Ronaldo, but he was 36 years old at the time. However, I still think Ronaldo and Messi are the two best stars in football history."

Matic joined Serie A newly promoted Sassuolo this summer and chose the No. 18 jersey. Matic concluded: "This number was chosen by me and the kids, we discussed it and decided unanimously. Coach Grosso (Sassuolo coach) is very professional and pays attention to all the details. I have experienced a lot of ups and downs in my career, and parental support is crucial, and you have to believe in yourself at that time."