Jose Mourinho: Didier Drogba backs under-pressure Manchester United boss, claiming: He’s not a has-been
DIDIER DROGBA has lent his backing to under-pressure Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, saying: He’s no has-been.
The Special One, 53, has watched his United outfit slide dramatically following a strong start to the season.
Didier Drogba has lent his support to under-pressure Man United boss Jose MourinhoGetty Images
With results taking a sharp downward turn – taking fewer points at this stage than much-criticised duo David Moyes and Louis van Gaal – many people have been questioning whether Mourinho still has the capability to lead a top Premier League club.
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However, Drogba – who played under Mourinho at Chelsea – is adamant the Portuguese chief is the right man for the job; he just needs time.
The Ivorian forward said: “He’s not a has-been.
Jose Mourinho has endured a sticky start to his Man United tenureReuters
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“I think that it’s a very big challenge for him. I think he has to take some time to build a team.”
Mourinho was the man responsible for bringing Drogba to England - all the way back in 2004 at Chelsea.
The Ivorian spent eight seasons at Stamford Bridge, netting 100 Premier League goals, before he returned for a one-season stint in the title-winning 2014-15 campaign.
Didier Drogba is adamant Jose Mourinho just needs more time at Man UnitedGetty Images
So far this term, United have been very up and down, winning their first three league games - before failing to win another game for a month.
Mourinho's men currently sit sixth in the Premier League, eight points of leaders Liverpool and six points off the Champions League places.
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