Inter striker Diego Milito says Jose Mourinho needs an enemy to attack as the coach thrives on conflict.
New Manchester United manager Mourinho will go head-to-head with old foe Pep Guardiola, now in charge of Manchester City, in the Premier League next season, and took aim at predecessor Louis van Gaal and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger this week as he got to work at Old Trafford.
Milito, who fired Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 under the leadership of Mourinho, believes the Portuguese is deliberately antagonistic towards his opponents.
"Sometimes he invents [enemies] himself on purpose," the retired forward said. "Guardiola included, just go and ask Pep.
"Mourinho is a great leader of groups, we are talking about a coach of the highest level in the world. He makes sure that every player gives 100 per cent, has the right word at the right moment and can be punishing when necessary.
"He knows how to protect his team and always needs an enemy to be able to attack or defend his squad."
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