Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has stated that the insinuations held by people about manager Jose Mourinho is not all true, insisting that he has a different personality outside what is being portrayed. He made this claim when asked if he thinks Mourinho will let his squad cool off after their 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. The Belgium striker who scored both goals against Burnley was quick to say that the former Chelsea boss is "totally different behind the scenes" and will allow his side to relax a little. Mourinho has been perceived to be a very strict and difficult personality especially when he is in a difficult situation. Of course, this has played out several times especially in his response to the media each time things do not go … [Read more...]
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Why Mourinho’s confusion over defenders might be over
Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Burnley on Sunday might just go beyond saving the club from a further crisis but helping manager Jose Mourinho in solving his confusion by now knowing who his best back four are. Two goals from the hero of the day, Romelu Lukaku was just enough to hand the Mourinho side a big win to secure six points in four games. Before the game, Mourinho had confessed being confused as he could not tell who his best defenders are as he has featured different lineups in the last three games. This has been a major concern following their 3-0 trashing in the hands of London side, Tottenham. Tottenham Hotspur fans to Jose Mourinho 'You are not the special one' However, the game against Burnley saw Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof pair … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho is no longer the ‘Special One’ says pundit
Sunday Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft has stated that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho no longer holds the title of the ‘Special One’ Recall that the Portuguese manager gave himself the title during his spell at Chelsea where he won the Premier league back-to-back. Recent developments and the sour relationship between Mourinho and the media has made him lost his beloved title with Northcroft holding the opinion that the Old Trafford boss is no longer what he used to be. Arsenal Legend lectures Unai Emery on how to make Ozil better He also noted that the reason why Mourinho gave himself the title was because of the special results he got in the good old days which is no longer obtainable at the moment, hence, it will be abnormal … [Read more...]
Revealed, how Mourinho blocked Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford
Emerging reports have revealed that Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho stopped club chairman, Ed Woodward, by convincing him not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. According to the report, Ronaldo would have been to the Old Trafford at the summer instead of Juventus. It was claimed that a £90million fee was to be tabled for the world star but United manager convinced Ed Woodward, citing huge demands of wages of £500,000-a-week as the reason for his stance on the matter. The Mirror also claimed that Mourinho's top priority was to reinforce defensively and tabled the request for Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire or Diego Godin. The inability of Mourinho to get his wish of recruiting defensive players still remains an issue … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho is Pogba’s problem, Christian Karembeu
France legend Christian Karembeu has pointed out Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho as Paul Pogba's problem at the club. Karembeu, therefore, pointed out that as the reason for the sour relationship between the pair which has been allowed to get to the media sphere. Giving reasons for his claim, he said the World Cup winner has not felt love from Mourinho, a factor that is needed to turn on his form for the Red Devils. Citing himself as an example, he noted that the best only came out of him when he was encouraged and shown love by his manager in his playing days. He said this must be reciprocated by the former Chelsea boss by playing a father role to the lad. Karembeu, who likened the role of a manager to a father said a child will only be as … [Read more...]
United’s poor start, why Mourinho Is surprised
Mourinho has expressed surprise of fans disappointment over Manchester United poor form so far in this season. According to him, he had expected what is currently playing out in his team so he is surprised at people's reaction. The 'Special One' is yet to deliver any convincing performance at the Old Trafford with just a win in three games. He had predicted a difficult season at the club before the season began got underway having failed to have his wish for the recruitment of defensive players actualized. He was only able to secure the signatures of Fred, Diogo Dalot and reserve goalkeeper Lee Grant. The most demoralizing defeat this season for United is the 3-0 loss at home to Tottenham. This season for the club and the manager has been the … [Read more...]
Mourinho should learn to be quiet
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has told Jose Mourinho to learn to be quiet and not talk all the time. In his narrative, Mourinho has orchestrated his own trouble by indirectly fueling the speculation about his future instead of focusing on turning things around on the pitch. Meulensteen told Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, “What he needs to do is use his energy from within, and not from the outside. At the end of the day media and social media will always be there, and there’s no point fuelling that. Why Sarri dumps Conte's unpopular training methods at Stamford Bridge “You need to sort things out from within and close the ranks, make sure players are starting to enjoy training again and believing in the way they want to play and … [Read more...]
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