Where did Mourinho's authority go?!
(Baonghean.vn) - Never before has the "Special One" faced such a difficult situation as he does now. At Old Trafford, he is being opposed by some players, the management is uncooperative, and the fans have collectively turned their backs on him.
Throughout his career, Mourinho has consistently demonstrated an authority that few managers possess. He not only commands respect from his players, but also from club owners.
From Abramovich (Chelsea) and Morrati (Inter Milan) to Florentino Perez (Real Madrid), all have shown Mourinho great respect. Unfortunately, at Man Utd, the Portuguese strategist is not treated the same way. Or, to be more precise, Mourinho has failed to demonstrate the authority he once possessed.
First and foremost, it's about his relationship with his players. The former Chelsea manager has more or less lost the respect of some players. For example, Pogba and Martial… The two French players have openly expressed their dissatisfaction with Mourinho throughout the past season.
And lately, they haven't even bothered to follow his orders. Martial's decision to leave Man Utd's training camp on his own to return to France to care for his girlfriend who had just given birth is clear evidence of this.
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| Conflict with star player Pogba. Photo: Internet |
Having failed to maintain his authority with his players, especially the "stars," the strategist born in 1963 also did not receive respect from the Man Utd leadership.
The transfer targets requested by Mourinho were often ignored or unsuccessfully pursued by Vice-Chairman and CEO Ed Woodward. Therefore, to date, Old Trafford has only welcomed three new signings: Fred, Diogo Dalot, and Lee Grant.
According to the Daily Star, the Portuguese strategist even requested a meeting with Ed Woodward to discuss Manchester United's transfer plans. However, the vice-chairman and CEO flatly refused, citing his busy schedule. Ed Woodward's actions clearly show that Mourinho's authority has waned at Old Trafford.
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| Not receiving support from Ed Woodward. Photo: Internet |
Sadly, more and more Manchester United fans have turned their backs on the "Special One." This is a far cry from what he received at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan before, or when he first arrived to manage the Red Devils.
Mourinho's negative playing style and inappropriate statements have caused him to lose the goodwill and respect of Manchester United fans.
With the Premier League about to start, and given the current squad (Pogba and Martial are likely to leave), it's too difficult for Man Utd to compete for the title with teams like Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea…
It's no surprise that some pundits and betting companies in England are predicting that Mourinho will be sacked by Man Utd soon.
