Dynamo Kiev midfielder Miguel Veloso has backed under-pressure Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, calling him the "best coach" in the world.
Mourinho has just two games to save his job, sources have told ESPN FC, following a start to the season that has seen the Blues lose six of their 11 Premier League matches.
But ahead of Chelsea's next clash against Dynamo in the Champions League on Wednesday, Veloso has spoken out in support of his fellow Portuguese.
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Posted by Miguel Veloso on Saturday, 31 October 2015
"Say whatever you want to say. Unfortunately, I had the chance to exchange a few words with this man only twice in my life," he wrote on his Facebook account.
"I already used to be his fan, now I am even more. #SpecialOne #Respect #BestCoachWorld."
Chelsea currently sit third in Group G in the Champions League -- one point behind second-placed Dinamo.
The two teams played out a goalless draw in Kiev last month.