Esteban Granero loves playing for Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Esteban Granero says every player at Real Madrid has respect for coach Jose Mourinho.

The midfielder is now seeing first team action again under Mou.

"Mourinho has a very special way of being which allows him to connect easily with the players," Granero told bwin's website.

"He creates a very powerful bond with the players and he makes us be at the top, follow him to the death and go in the same direction."