How Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho spends a day in Istanbul

The countdown continues for the UEFA Europa League Week 3 match between Fenerbahce and Manchester United. As the excitement builds on both sides in the days leading up to the big match, the British media has taken an interest in Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho’s life in Istanbul.

In the third week of the UEFA Europa League, our representative Fenerbahce will host English giant Manchester United at home.

As the excitement for the match, which will be played on Thursday, October 24, grows, the British sports newspaper Daily Mail took a closer look at Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho.

In love with Istanbul

The newspaper’s reporters first visited the hotel where the Portuguese coach stays. While they noted that the Fenerbahce management wanted to rent one of the most luxurious homes in the city for Mourinho, the experienced coach reportedly preferred to stay in a hotel for a more practical lifestyle.

Despite being 61 years old, the report mentioned that Mourinho still looks energetic, and it shared his own words about how he’s in love with Istanbul: “I am in love with Istanbul because it’s like London but with better weather.”

1,000 pounds per night

The report also mentioned that the cheapest suites in the hotel start at 1,000 pounds per night.

Eats the same meal every day

The reporters also examined Mourinho’s daily life. It was noted that the Portuguese coach is not very skilled in cooking and can only make scrambled eggs. A hotel staff member who provided information about his eating habits mentioned that Mourinho orders the same meal every night.

According to the hotel staff, Mourinho’s daily menu is as follows: chicken soup, pizza, mineral water, and ice cream.

Can’t give up the kebab shop in Besiktas

Daily Mail also reported that Mourinho has already chosen his favorite restaurant. According to the newspaper, the 61-year-old coach’s favorite restaurant is a kebab shop in Besiktas. Jose regularly visits this kebab shop and kindly asks the staff not to share photos of him on social media.

“HE WAS LIKE A GHOST AFTER THE GALATASARAY MATCH”

The newspaper’s reporters spoke with a source close to the Fenerbahce Can Bartu Facilities about Fenerbahce’s 3-1 defeat in the Galatasaray derby. According to the unnamed source, Mourinho was like a ghost after the match. The reason for this was that the Portuguese coach was not at all satisfied with his team’s performance.

“HIS REIGN WILL START AGAIN”

In the continuation of the article, some individuals who know Mourinho closely were consulted. The responses indicated that the Portuguese coach would prove himself again, starting with the Manchester United match. An unnamed football figure commented, “Mourinho is a winner. That’s why Fenerbahce hired him. His reign will start again here.”

“BEING TOGETHER IS WRITTEN IN THEIR DESTINY”

The Daily Mail also commented on how the culture of Fenerbahce and Mourinho’s character were compatible. It was mentioned that the yellow and navy blue team has not won the Super Lig in the last 10 seasons and that the club’s developed slogan, “It’s us against everyone!” is a motto that Mourinho has also embraced. The newspaper described the relationship between the club and Mourinho with these words: “Being together is written in their destiny!”

ADMIRING THE PASSION OF THE FANS

In the next part of the article, it was noted that the 61-year-old coach, who has won every kind of trophy with club teams throughout his professional career, is still hungry for success. It was mentioned that Mourinho admires the passion of the Turkish fans and that the 61-year-old coach is aiming to win the league marathon for the first time since 2015.

“WE ARE NOT IN A PATIENT COUNTRY”

In the final part of the article, it was shared with readers that Fenerbahce had dropped seven points in eight matches. The newspaper reported that these point losses led to criticism from fans towards the Portuguese coach, and it also included the opinion of a Fenerbahce supporter on this matter.

The fan commented, “We are not in a patient country, nor are we in a patient club. If we do not win the league, I think both Mourinho and Ali Koc will leave their positions.”