Why Manchester City should have hired Mourinho

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba believes Jose Mourinho would also make Manchester City a dominant force in the Premier League.

Drogba says Mourinho would have led the Citizens to two or three Premier League titles. The former Chelsea boss has been under pressure at United, after a mixed start to the current season that included a derby loss prior to international.

The Red Devils currently sit eighth in the Premier League standings while Guardiola’s side is at the top of the table, coming off a record-breaking season in which they claimed the title. But Drogba, who played under Mourinho during two stints at Chelsea, feels the Portuguese tactician could have brought even more success to City.

“I think if you put him at Manchester City, he would have won the league twice, maybe two or three times,” said Drogba.

“You get criticism because you set a standard of winning, winning and winning and now you’re not winning or having the same results.”

“He is still there. You have to look at all the managers who were at Manchester United the last few years. Being manager after Sir Alex Ferguson is not easy and the finances that they had then are not the same as what they have now.

“People only pay attention to the best and he’s one of the best and that’s why he gets all of this. I think he’s taking the challenge because it’s a big challenge and if people criticize you then how can you enjoy it? It’s tough. After all, he’s human. He’s trying to change his approach and that’s what the best managers do and when things are not working you try to change it.”

Manchester United will play hosts to Crystal Palace while City makes away trip to West Ham United on Saturday 24th.

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