Mourinho, Wenger among names shortlisted for FIFA coach of the year

Premier League managers Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have been named to FIFA's shortlist for coach of the year, joining eight other gaffers.

Though far from amicable colleagues, Chelsea's Mourinho and Arsenal's Wenger can share the praise of an honour neither of them will likely win.

(Courtesy: FIFA)

The coaching award is for achievements between Nov. 22, 2014 and Nov. 20, 2015 inclusive, with the winner being declared as part of a televised broadcast from Zurich on Jan. 11, 2016.

The announcement comes on the back of FIFA's release of a 23-man shortlist for the player of the year award.