Mourinho: I’ve Won Titles in My Career; Didn’t Win with Tottenham Because I Left Before the Final

On September 27, in the first round of the Europa League, Fenerbahçe defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 at home. At the post-match press conference, Fenerbahçe’s head coach José Mourinho stated that the most important thing was that the team secured three points, and also mentioned that it is too early to evaluate his work, as no one can win a trophy in September.

Mourinho talked about Fenerbahçe’s victory in their first Europa League match: “The most important thing is that we got three points. Because under this new format, you don’t know exactly how many points you need to advance.”

Mourinho said that it’s too soon to question him: “I’m sorry, but we can’t win trophies in September. Because no champions are crowned in September. The goal for every team I’ve coached has been to win titles. The only place where I didn’t win a title was Tottenham, but that’s because I left before the final.”

Mourinho then talked about not being an expert in body language: “I’m not an expert in body language, but I know the players face considerable pressure on the field. A positive football culture can help players overcome difficulties. I also want to thank the fans for their constant support, which helped us secure the victory.”

Mourinho stated he is a workaholic: “Everyone is working hard. I don’t know how long others work each day, but I work at least 12 hours a day. Istanbul is a beautiful city, but because I am so focused on my work, I don’t have time to see the sights. In my coaching career, I have won 26 titles, including five European titles (two Champions League, two Europa League, and one Conference League).”