The controversy continues for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho who was involved in a ‘fight’ with one of Chelsea’s backroom staff Marco Ianni. Ianni had run in front of United’s dugout to celebrate Ross Barkley’s late equalizer and that obviously got the Portuguese manager furious, a development that ended in a faceoff between the two officials. The situation was only saved at the sound of the final whistle where the pair had to make their way to the dressing room. Mourinho claims he was disrespected by the Chelsea’s backroom staff and disclosed that the situation has been put under control after manager Sarri came to apologise, telling him it would be resolved. However, Mourinho boasted his side had played better in the final minutes of the game … [Read more...]
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Why Mourinho’s ability should not be placed under doubt, Makelele
Former Chelsea midfielder Makelele has noted that the ability of the embattled Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should not be placed under doubt, stressing that the records can tell better. Mourinho has battled to win at the Old Trafford owing to controversies with big players and also distractions from his bashing with the media. There are speculations the Portuguese manager boss will be sacked if he fails to win the Saturday’s Premier League game against former side having lost three games already in this season’s campaign. Citing his case as an example, the Chelsea legend said Mourinho had changed the mentality of the Blues when he was in charge and turned them to be winners. Makelele stated that the manager who had won the Champions League with … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea game is the best opportunity for Mourinho to prove a point
A lot has been said about Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and the premier League clash against Chelsea on Saturday. The Portuguese manager has faced a lot on the job with bad results, criticisms and crisis in the dressing room which sparked speculations over his future. The last game before the international break where United had come from behind to win Newcastle by 3-2 helped eased the tension and there was relative calm with the short holiday of club football. However, the tension seems to have returned with United expected to play Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge as underdogs and a former Red Devils, Ryan Giggs has stated that there is no time to prove what he can do than now. According to him, this is the best time the for former Chelsea boss … [Read more...]
Latest report justifies Mourinho against the press
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been at loggerhead with the press, having accused them of always coming after him. Just this season alone, Mourinho had described the stories written on the newspapers and blogs as lies by pressmen, adding to the situation where he worked out on them in a press conference. The Portuguese manager’s claim that he is being hunted by the media could be well justified with the story recounted by midfielder Andreas Pereira who claimed the press were wrong to have reported a video wrongly Pereira expressed his displeasure at the press for also claiming he has fallen out with the former Chelsea boss. This is after the star midfielder was seen in a video where French midfielder Paul Pogba had clashed with Mourinho and … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho will be on the touchline at Stamford Bridge despite FA charge
There are suggestions that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be allowed to be on the touchline at the Stamford Bridge at the weekend when his side travel to play Chelsea in the Premier League. Mourinho was charged yesterday by the FA for allegedly making use of ‘abusive, insulting or improper language’ and gesture after his side’s comeback win at the Old Trafford against Newcastle United. It was, therefore, speculated that the Portuguese manager will be handed a touchline ban that will stop him from having a major influence on his side’s play in the Chelsea encounter. However, it has been revealed that Mourinho was given until 6 pm on Friday to respond to the charges levelled against him which will make it difficult for the FA to make a decision … [Read more...]
Mourinho gets Fellaini boost ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been handed hope with the report of the availability of midfielder Marouane Fellaini for the Chelsea encounter at the weekend. Fellaini has become a major part of the Mourinho team this season having won the confidence of the manager to secure more playing time. The Belgium international was absent in his country’s 1-1 draw against Holland in Brussels on Tuesday as a result of a groin injury he suffered earlier which makes him short in his fitness level. However, Belgium boss Robert Martinez has calmed nerves with his report that he expects the star player to be available and fit for the Old Trafford side when they travel to the Stamford Bridge at the weekend after the international break. Martinez hinted that … [Read more...]
How Mourinho can turn his fortunes around, Michael Essien
Chelsea legend Michael Essien has tipped Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to turn his own fortune around at the Old Trafford. Manchester United have recorded their worst start of the season in 30 years under Jose Mourinho, making life at the club almost unbearable for him. It is not alone that United have recorded poor results this season with 3 defeats in 8 Premier League games, there was a major unrest in the dressing room which allegedly got the players divided. Despite all of these, former Chelsea player Essien believes life can still be good for the former Chelsea manager at the Old Trafford. Essien remains a major fan of the Portuguese manager and that can be said of Mourinho when they both worked together at Chelsea. This has created believe … [Read more...]
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