After the Portuguese coach said Rakitic was one of the most underrated players in the world, the Croatian had some kind words in return
Ivan Rakitic is currently focused on helping Croatia qualify for Euro 2020 but took time out to praise Jose Mourinho who referred to the midfielder was one of the most underrated players in the sport.
"(Rakitic) is a fantastic player at every level and is one of the most underrated players in the world," is what Mourinho said about Barça's iron man.
"What can you say? I don't have enough words to thank Mourinho, he is one of the best experts in the world. I don't know if my Dad has ever praised me in a better way. This type of praise is very nice and I enjoy hearing it," admitted Rakitic.