Categories: News

Mikel: Mourinho Hasn’t Lost His Magic

Out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has stated that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is yet to lose his magic touch.

The former Chelsea boss makes a return to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but the Super Eagles captain is mystified that so many critics are writing the Portuguese tactician off in ignorance.

“We are ready to face Manchester United on Sunday and it is going to be a great occasion with Mourinho being there. I have no doubts he hasn’t lost any of his magic, not at all,” Mikel told Evening Standard.

“When people start to question his qualities, he loves to prove a point, he thrives on it. He always wants to show people are wrong. I think he will bring Manchester United back to where Sir Alex Ferguson left them (as title winners in 2013) but he needs time. He is like an architect, he likes to build.”

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:49 pm

SoccerNet Editor

Share
Published by
SoccerNet Editor

Recent Posts

Aston Villa’s tempting swap deal could see Samuel Chukwueze leave AC Milan for Premier League

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing an ambitious bid to lure Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze away… Read More

3 minutes ago

CHAN qualifiers: Super Eagles coach names three Nigerian stars to watch against Ghana

Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede has spotlighted three standout players in his squad as… Read More

48 minutes ago

Moses Simon: Nantes confirm fresh injury setback for Super Eagles star – “Operation necessary”

Nigeria international Moses Simon is set for another spell on the sidelines as FC Nantes… Read More

2 hours ago

“Never really clicked”- Ex-Real Madrid coach identifies Samuel Chukwueze as one of AC Milan’s problems

Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has stated that Samuel Chukwueze's failure to hit top… Read More

4 hours ago

Report: Seven-time Europa League champions drop interest in signing Sadiq Umar

Seven-time Europa League champions have reportedly ended their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar… Read More

17 hours ago

FIFA rankings: Nigeria’s Super Eagles end 2024 ahead of Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended 2024 ranked as Africa’s fifth-best team in FIFA’s latest global… Read More

17 hours ago