Jose Mourinho has opted to explain the struggles facing Manchester United to AC Milan’s own struggles.
A stunning 3-2 comeback against Newcastle United ensured the Reds picked a vital point and moved two places on the league table; 10th to 8th. Mourinho offered that big sides always face difficult moments coupled with successful periods. Milan has had to live under the shadows of Juventus, Fiorentina and Napoli as they undergo difficult moments in Serie A.
“In the biggest clubs in the world, there are periods with a lot of meat and periods with a lot of bones. If you look to the history of AC Milan you don’t think it is normal that they are where they are. These football clubs, they are not made only of just victories and just difficult moments, but always with pride. Not just victories, always pride.” Mourinho said.
Mourinho also added that he was surprised by fans singing his name and said the fans were just showing how deep they love football and their club; Man United.
“I’m amazed by that response singing my name. I don’t want that, and if I could tell them to not do it I would because it is not about me, it is about the football club they love and the football club we represent with honour and dignity.
“In my football memories, I remember [as manager of Chelsea] I beat Liverpool at Anfield 4-0 and I was amazed the stadium was singing their song, but now I am in a situation where I’m losing 2-0 at home in a match everyone knows is important for us to win, and they were amazing,” Mourinho explained.