AliousAt 62 years old, Jose Mourinho remains as outspoken as ever, showing no signs of toning down his characteristic bluntness ahead of Fenerbahce’s Europa League encounter with Rangers.
The Portuguese manager recently took a swipe at Philippe Clement, seemingly in response to the former Rangers boss’ past criticisms of Mourinho’s tactical approach. However, he also took time to express admiration for Barry Ferguson, acknowledging the ex-midfielder’s role at the Scottish club.
Mourinho didn’t shy away from discussing what he perceives as an unfair disadvantage for his side, citing the absence of four Fenerbahce players due to injury. Interestingly, he appeared to overlook the injury concerns Rangers are dealing with, as John Souttar and Leon Balogun’s fitness remains uncertain despite their return to training.
In a surprising turn, the former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham manager spoke highly of Scottish football, even entertaining the idea of one day managing either Celtic or Rangers. He praised the passion surrounding the game in Scotland, highlighting the fervent support both clubs receive. While he ruled out an immediate move, citing loyalty to his current position, he didn’t dismiss the possibility in the future.
However, talkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy, known for his dismissive views on Scottish football, suggested Mourinho’s comments were calculated. He argued that the Fenerbahce boss was simply playing it safe ahead of the Rangers clash, avoiding controversy that could backfire on him. Cundy pointed out that if Mourinho had openly criticized Scottish football, he would have invited unnecessary backlash.
On the other hand, Alan Brazil, another talkSPORT personality, entertained the idea of Mourinho managing Rangers. He speculated that with new investors set to inject funds into the club and restructure its leadership, Rangers could become an attractive project for a manager of Mourinho’s caliber. Brazil acknowledged Mourinho’s awareness of Rangers’ potential as a “sleeping giant” and suggested that, given the right financial backing, the move could be a real possibility.
That said, Brazil—who is a Celtic supporter—made sure to cheekily warn Mourinho against considering Rangers, hinting that there’s only one club in Scotland he should think about managing.
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