Mourinho assumed control at Manchester United in May 2016, steering them to victories in the Carabao Cup and Europa League before facing dismissal due to a string of poor results in December 2018. Despite the prevailing sentiment of disappointment during that period, Scott McTominay, a midfielder for the Red Devils, continues to hold great admiration for the Portuguese coach. Recently, McTominay disclosed the exchange that transpired when he encountered Mourinho on the day of his departure from the club.
Reflecting on the moment he saw Mourinho in the corridor, McTominay, who debuted under Mourinho’s leadership, recounted his mixed emotions: “On the day he left, I saw him in the corridor and he invited me in. I didn’t know what to say. I was gutted. It was hard.”
“This guy means so much to me and has given me all the dreams I could ever wish for, and now he’s gone. I didn’t know what to think. I was umming and aahing. I just said ‘Thank you for the opportunity, you’ve been a real-life legend for me, good luck for what you do next’.”
“We are still in touch sometimes, if I’ve had a good game he lets me know. He’ll text saying ‘well done kid’ as he always calls me. They were great times and I’m so grateful for him.”
Despite Mourinho’s recent departure from Roma, his status as one of the most accomplished managers persists, with numerous players relishing the chance to work under him. McTominay stands among his admirers, emphasizing the enduring impact of their association.
In the immediate future, McTominay is expected to feature for United under the current management of Erik ten Hag in their upcoming FA Cup encounter against League Two side Newport County. Meanwhile, Mourinho is anticipated to pursue new managerial opportunities in the near future.
Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay
This season he played in total once for 90 minutes for FA Cup.
Scott McTominay didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United drew 2-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Manchester United will play the next match in FA Cup against Newport County on Sunday 28th of January in Casnewyd. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.