The 34-year-old goalkeeper played under Mourinho during his time at Chelsea, and the two have a history of having a straightforward relationship.

Courtois recalled an instance where Mourinho benched him against Everton after he had missed two crosses against Aston Villa, but he returned to the starting lineup the following week against West Ham and made several crucial saves.

Courtois described Mourinho as a direct manager, which he also sees as a part of his own personality. He stated that their relationship has always been positive.