Inter Milan's former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho admits he still
misses managing in the Premier League and is not happy in Italian
football.
Mourinho left Stamford Bridge in September 2007 after guiding
the Blues to two Premier League titles, and was appointed Inter
boss - succeeding Roberto Mancini - on a three-year contract the
following June.
He led the Nerazzurri to a successful defence of their Serie
A crown last term but last night admitted he was "not happy in
Italian football".
"I miss English football and English football misses me,
there's no doubt," the Portuguese told the Italian media.
"But, at this time, my only thoughts are with Inter.
"I am very busy with Inter in the domestic league, the Coppa
Italia and the Champions League.
"All of these occupy my thoughts, to prepare games and
analyse them."
Mourinho, who had not spoken to the press since being hit
with a three-match touchline ban last month by the Italian football
league, broke his silence yesterday.
He addressed the media at the Champions league press
conference ahead of tonight's quarter-final first leg against CSKA
Moscow.
However, the 47-year-old plans to return to his self-imposed
silence in order to avoid possible punishments.
"Does this silence help me or hinder me?" pondered Mourinho.
"I think it's good because I get to go on the bench and this
is important.
"I have always said that the coach on the bench does not win
games but is close to his players and I want to remain there.
"Not talking about Italy or the Italian league allows me to
go on the bench. And I don't want to risk that."
Inter are one point clear of Roma at the top of Serie A with
seven matches remaining.
