Ivanovic: Mourinho is 'The Perfect One'

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The Serbia international has played his part in the Stamford Bridge outfit's unbeaten start to the campaign and would be happy with any silverware this season.

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has labelled manager Jose Mourinho "The Perfect One" after the Blues' fine start to the season.

The Stamford Bridge outfit remain unbeaten in all competitions and have already ooened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after 13 matches.

And defender Ivanovic, who has found the net twice this season from right-back, believes the former Real Madrid coach has a record that speaks for itself.

They call him 'The Special One', but I like to refer to him as 'The Perfect One'," he told Four Four Two.

"His results speak for him. I think that he is the most intelligent coach -he knows what he wants. He knows when to tighten up and when to loosen up.

"He knows what to demand from the team and from an individual player, and he knows how to deal with stress situations and to relax the atmosphere. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to work with him."

As well as peforming well on the domestic front, the 2012 European champions have already booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages after just five matches.

And though Serbia international Ivanovic admits trophies on the continent are harder to win, he would be happy with any silverware come the end of the season.

"At this point we are in a good position in both competitions, but we are still a long way from winning them.

"The Champions League is a particular kind of competition - in the knockout stage a lot can depend on luck and freshness. I wouldn’t like to select which one to win, but I definitely would like a season with trophies."