Jose Mourinho talks last game against 'favourite enemy' Steven Gerrard

CHELSEA boss Jose Mourinho is disappointed that Sunday will be his last game against Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

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The Reds veteran will leave Anfield in the summer for MLS outfit LA Galaxy, ending his 17-year spell in the first-team's midfield.

And Mourinho regrets to see the back of his 'favourite enemy' ahead of the weekend's clash at Stamford Bridge, claiming that player's of his calibre made him the manager he is today.

Steven Gerrard is for sure one of my favourite enemies

Jose Mourinho

"Speaking of Liverpool, it's my time to honour a champion, to honour Steven Gerrard," Mourinho said.

"It's because of opponents like him, I am the manager I am.

"I learn from the best opponents, with problems they give. It's the way they make me think, the way they make me analyse them. Gerrard is for sure one of my favourite enemies.

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Jose Mourinho disappointed to see the back of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard

"I'm very sad this is the last time I play against him. It's people like him make me a very good coach. I'm sad."

He added: "Who knows, maybe I play against Steven when he is Liverpool manager one day."

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