Janice R. Andrews
Jose Mourinho expressed strong disagreement with Turkish media’s line of questioning following Fenerbahce’s recent 2-2 Super Lig draw with Samsunspor on October 20. The Portuguese manager addressed growing concerns about his team selection decisions.
During the post-match press conference, Mourinho offered pointed observations about the local media landscape: “I’m starting to learn what Turkey is. I’m surprised that you don’t ask why goalkeeper Irfan doesn’t play, or Cenk Tosun. You always ask about players that don’t play,” he stated, according to ESPN.
The draw positions Fenerbahce eight points behind league leaders Galatasaray, though they hold a game in hand. When questioned about Irfan Can Kahveci’s limited starting role, Mourinho dismissed the inquiries, suggesting reporters were overly fixated on benched players.
The timing of these comments gains additional significance as Fenerbahce prepares to host Manchester United in the Europa League. The match presents an intriguing narrative as Mourinho faces his former club, which recently ended a winless streak by defeating Brentford.
In personal news, Mourinho recently celebrated his daughter Matilde’s wedding to Danny Graham at their family estate in Setubal, Portugal.
The upcoming Europa League fixture marks the third round of matches in the competition’s new format, with both managers under pressure to secure a positive result.
