The Portuguese has seen his position at Old Trafford called into question, but a player he has worked with several times expects him to come good
Jose Mourinho “was and is the best coach in the world” and will turn things around at Manchester United, Maniche has told Goal.
The Red Devils boss finds himself falling under every-increasing pressure, with a turbulent opening to the 2018-19 campaign forcing him to fend off uncomfortable questions.
It has been suggested that the Portuguese is on borrowed time, with talk of former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane taking his place in Manchester refusing to go away.
A four-game winless run has left Mourinho clinging to his job, with priceless points dropped in the Premier League and Champions League while enduring a humbling Carabao Cup defeat to Derby.
United desperately need to find a way of turning tide, while ending reports of in-house squabbles which are threatening to tear them apart, and Maniche believes they have the best man at the helm to see them through a testing period.
The former Portugal international, who played under Mourinho at Porto and Chelsea, told Goal: “Mourinho was one of the best coaches that I had in my career. He was and is the best coach in the world.
“The situation at Manchester United is not easy but if there is a coach who can get through complicated times, this coach is Jose Mourinho.”
This is not the first time that a proven coach at the very highest level has faced accusations of losing his touch.
Mourinho has often been able to silence his critics with major silverware, with his trophy haul among the best in the business.
He has, however, seen two spells at Chelsea brought to a premature conclusion after hitting troubled waters, and an unwanted hat-trick in English football could be on the cards.
United’s next opportunity to get back on track, and their last outing before the October international break, is set to see them welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils have collected just one victory on home soil this season – on the opening weekend against Leicester – with a disgruntled fan base having faced further frustration in midweek after seeing Mourinho’s men held to a goalless draw by Valencia in European competition.
A morale-boosting triumph over the Magpies is considered to be essential as a hectic schedule once international outings are out of the way is set to pitch United into combat with Chelsea, Juventus, Everton, Bournemouth and Manchester City.
ridcort
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I feel for mourinho , he's going through a difficult spell, surely, he will come out stronger. all the best bro .
zutacnpty
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If he is the best why is he failing to motivate the players he has. If not mistaken, Maurinho bought some players in that squad. Count the players he bought and u wl see that he has failed. He is now the failure specialist since Wenger is gone
Jizemty
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Mourihno shall continue to suffer because he mourihno as a coach can't produce any player through his coaching career ,specialist in buying total failure in production for him suceed at united he should to the Junior side promote and give playing time and encouragement.
M_B-7
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Yes definitely, he's the best in making excuses.
fapcmot
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jose wil continue 2 be d best bcus he has succeded in every club he has been 2.Just look at chelsea for example 50yrs no trophy he came and change that situation.For porto no body new them he beat man utd and take d trophy give d manager his due
BOB_MARLEY
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true...that's why he's the ONLY manager who uses " 9-0-1" formation
midestivah
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yes he was but not anymore, he refused to update his tactics and stick to his outdated one, he can keep his ego and learn from some young coaches and update his tactics