Ex Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho shares a strange photo of a footballer with holes in his socks (Photos)

Jose Mourinho, the head coach of AS Roma, recently posted an odd collection of pictures on social media that feature soccer players with sock holes.

Throughout his time as a manager, Mourinho never shied away from the spotlight, and his most recent Instagram activity has undoubtedly done so once more.

The five-image post on his account features various images of players' legs with holes cut into the backs of their team socks.

According to Mourinho's recent posts, taking off pieces of your socks appears to be a growing trend in professional sports.

According to some theories, players may be making calf-area holes in order to lessen the pressure that the clothing creates.

In a few of the pictures, players' uniforms have been altered to include polka dots.

According to reports, the fabric restricts some blood flow to the calf, causing cramping and discomfort. Something that players hope avoids happening.

Mourinho, the manager of Roma, captioned his photo in a mysterious manner saying:  'Beautiful socks for the Beautiful Game… Approved by the football authorities' 

It's unclear whether Mourinho's decision to post pictures was made as a tongue-in-cheek jab at the odd-looking kit adjustment or as a way to vent his frustration at the players.

By making holes in the socks, you can ease tension on the muscle and avoid cramps from pressure-related muscle spasms.

The white socks in the first image have a hole cut through both legs, while other images feature more striking polka . scissor work created by athletes who tore their socks apart.

The former manager of Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham has recently faced pressure in his role as Roma's head coach, and he even revealed he may have left the club in December.