After a recent cup match, JOSE MOURINHO delivered an encouraging pep talk to the players of the losing side right on the field.
The acclaimed former manager of Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham is presently at the helm of his current team, Fenerbahce, as they went up against their league rivals, Kasimpasa.
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The home team presented a notably youthful lineup, featuring 15-year-old Yaman Suakar.
Midfielder Suakar played 88 minutes during the match, marking him as the second-youngest player in the team’s history.
Fenerbahce, with seasoned players such as Sofyan Amrabat, Caglar Soyuncu, and Youssef En-Nesyri, achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over Kasimpasa.
En-Nesyri scored the first goal for his team within the opening two minutes, followed by Yusuf Akcicek who extended the lead before the 30-minute mark.
Bartug Elmaz finalized the scoring at 3-0 by halftime, while the second half ended without further goals.
After the match, Mourinho gathered with the young Kasimpasa players for an engaging discussion.
Video clips shared on social media depict the 61-year-old delivering an impassioned talk to the players.
Upon finishing his motivational speech, Mourinho received applause from the Kasimpasa squad.
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The video quickly gained popularity online, prompting a range of reactions.
One viewer remarked: “He has a genuine passion for football. His aim is to inspire that team.”
Jose Mourinho humorously pulling at his Fenerbahce assistant’s hood during a light-hearted goal celebration
Another commenter joked: “He can only defeat U19 teams. Sadly….”
One observer noted: “That shows mutual respect. They applauded him after his speech. I appreciate this.”
In contrast, a skeptic commented: “While many admire this, I find it rather arrogant. Are you their coach?”
Fenerbahce currently holds the second spot in the Turkish Super Lig after 17 matches.
They are trailing behind their rivals Galatasaray by eight points.
Last season’s Turkish title race came down to the wire.
Mourinho’s predecessor, Ismail Kartal, secured 99 points but fell short of the title, ultimately losing to Galatasaray.
Afterward, Kartal departed at the end of his contract, paving the way for the Portuguese manager to take over.
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