Europa League: José Mourinho pays Clément Turpin after his expulsion during Fenerbahce-Manchester United

As is often the case, José Mourinho did not disappoint. In the Europa League match between Fenerbahce and Manchester United, the “Special One” was once again talked about. While his team forced the Mancuniens to a draw (1-1), he was sent off on the hour mark following a vehement challenge to a foul by Manuel Ugarte on Brighy Osayi-Samuel, the team’s right-back. Turkish. Clément Turpin, the referee of the match, did not flinch, while the Uruguayan midfielder’s foot seemed to have touched that of his opponent, which made the Portuguese technician mad with rage. For his behavior and his delays, he was expelled directly by the referee of the match.

An expulsion to which the “Mou” returned in a post-match interview on TNT Sports, in his characteristic style: “He told me something incredible. He told me that he could see the action in the box and my behavior on the bench at the same time. I congratulate him because his peripheral vision is incredible. During the match was going at 100 miles an hour, he could see me and see the action. This is the explanation he gave me. This is why he is one of the best referees in the world.explained José Mourinho after discussing with the referee in his locker room after the match with the result with which he is satisfied.

It all started badly for Fener when Christian Eriksen catapulted an unstoppable shot into the top corner. (15th) The debates were rebalanced with Yousef En-Nesyri’s equalizer with a header. (49th) André Onana released an extraordinary double parade inspiring praise from the former Red Devils technician from 2016 to 2018. “Onana made two incredible saves (in the first half, editor’s note)he is the most decisive player in the result”greeted the Istanbul coach. If he recognized that Manchester United were a team that belonged to them “superior”he argued that if his team played as it played this Thursday evening in the championship, it “would destroy everyone.”

Despite numerous absences and injuries during the match, José Mourinho judges the performance of his team “impressive”. An eventful reunion which was also marked by the nice hugs with Erik Ten Hag and Casemiro. Clearly, what a character this Mourinho…