Jose Mourinho says Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Liverpool could handle the departures of their managers.
Mourinho, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, believes that the set-up of both clubs behind the scenes means that they are head and shoulders above their English rivals.
I think the structure of the clubs," he told The Telegraph.
When you look at City, for example: the owner, Ferran Soriano [chief executive], Txiki Begiristain [director of football], Pep Guardiola, Pep's staff and then the players. This looks like harmony, empathy, chemistry, quality, sharing the same project, sharing the same ideas.
"Liverpool? I also think that Jurgen [Klopp] is in a good position. He is very stable. I think he has control of his 'areas'. He is supported by people who think the same way, the structure of the club.
Ok, Pep: fantastic coach. Jurgen: fantastic coach. I think if tomorrow one of them leaves and another top coach comes - of course he has to be top like they are - the team will still be there [at that level]. I think performance is globality. I think basically it is that."
