Jose Mourinho message to Todd Boehly sets historic benchmark Chelsea must aim for with Tuchel

There was great nostalgia to be had on Wednesday night sitting back and watching Jose Mourinho win another cup final.

His Roma side, including the talismanic Tammy Abraham, achieved a historic feat for The Giallorossi, winning their first major European title in Tirana, beating Feyenoord 1-0 in a cagey and tense Europa Conference League final.

This had all the Mourinho final trademarks, a first-half lead, clever game management, dominant defensive performances and a clinical edge from limited chances. Even with Feynoord's possession in the second half, Roma saw the game out astutely. The full-time whistle sparked Mourinho to visibly show the number five with his fingers, representing the number of European finals he's won since 2004.

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Even if the level of the club he coaches has lowered in recent years, his ability to consistently claim silverware is an undoubted hallmark of Mourinho's great legacy. His detractors will bemoan his tactics, his confrontational demeanour and outdated methods, but his success with Roma proves his powers of inspiration still have an effect, most seen with the development of Abraham.

Some also have proclaimed down the years that Mourinho does not leave a positive legacy at clubs, citing his fallout and sacking at Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs. But any reflective Chelsea fan will tell