Jose Mourinho Receives Full Backing from Fenerbahce President Amid Challenging Season
Despite Fenerbahce’s struggles in Jose Mourinho’s first season, club president Ali Koç has expressed unwavering support for the Portuguese manager. Currently, Fenerbahce trails Turkish Super Lig leaders Galatasaray by eight points after 17 games and faces challenges in advancing from the group stage of the Europa League.
Koç remains confident in Mourinho’s long-term vision, stating:
“Whether we are there or not, Jose Mourinho must continue in his duty. Stability is crucial, and the coach we brought in has immense quality.”
Mourinho, known for his passionate demeanor, recently criticized refereeing in the Turkish Super Lig, calling it a “scandal” and labeling the league “toxic.” His comments followed Galatasaray’s controversial 2-1 victory over Göztepe, which has further intensified scrutiny on Fenerbahce’s campaign.
Looking ahead, Mourinho and his team aim to rebound in the Turkish Cup clash against Kasimpasa on Thursday, followed by a vital league encounter with Konyaspor.