The head coach of Fenerbahce, Jose Mourinho, admitted that one day he can be managed to Scotland.
While Mourinho was preparing to run his team against Rangers in the Europa League, she admitted that working in Scotland is something that appeals to him.
However, he made it clear that he is fully committed to his current role in Turkey.
At a press conference before the first leg against the Rangers team of Barry Ferguson, the 62-year-old was asked if he could manage in Scotland in the future.
“At that moment, no, because I have a job,” said Mourinho. “It is a job that motivates me and requires loyalty. But why not in the future?
“People can say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion. Passion in football is everything.
“Playing in empty stadiums and competitions where there is not such a fire of passion makes no sense.”
Mourinho also spoke very much about both Glasgow giants and recognized her European family tree and large, committed fan base.
“Why not in the future?” 👀
Jose Mourinho manages Celtic or Rangers in one day. pic.twitter.com/ulzruzasno
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“Celtic and Rangers are two large clubs with incredible history in Europe. I have a lot of respect. They are large clubs with large fan and expectations.
“Celtic has a fantastic coach in Brendan (Rodgers). Rangers now has Ferguson and I’m not looking for a new job. “
Mourinho is looking forward to providing Ferguson in his first European bond as Rangers’ manager. He suggested that the challenge could now be even greater when she had been under the former boss Philippe Clement, who had criticized Mourinho’s play style after the draw was announced.
“I know his story as a football player for Scotland and for Rangers,” said Mourinho about Ferguson. “I don’t know much about his career as a trainer. I respect the emotional connection between him and his club. This is a very important thing, the connection between the fans and the trainer.
“You can tell me that as a trainer he doesn’t have a lot of experience in Europe, but I prefer to be positive.
“It will be much more difficult against him than the previous coach. The former coach was more concerned about philosophy. Ferguson will be more pragmat. It will be difficult for us, but it will be difficult for you. “
Mourinho revealed that Rangers fans still express him in the 2003 UEFA Cup final in Seville for the victory of his postage team against Celtic. The Portuguese coach won the Champions League with postage the following year, but this first European triumph remains important when it is advanced.
‘What’s his name? Philippe Clement. I will not answer that ‘😬
Jose Mourinho would rather talk about the current Rangers boss.#Bbbcfootball pic.twitter.com/g2iq04mguh
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“It’s true. Not so much here in Turkey, although it may happen this week, ”said Mourinho. “Some Rangers fans come up to me, especially in London. But of course that was a grand finale, my first European final. “
Mourinho also reflected his early coaching training in Scotland, where he received his B -license. He preferred to remember his time on the Ayrshire coast, especially the atmosphere in Largs.
“The Largs Pubs … a disaster. I only drank sparkling water, ”he joked.
“But it was fantastic. From a place of learning and human point of view. At that time they were the largest guys in Scottish football.
“It was very good with coaching – sometimes badges are just a badge, but that was different.
“It was incredible for me. I was there with my university degree – I still played at a low level, but I still played. This coaching course and the methodology level were different.
“After that so often when I am asked by young coaches:” Where would be a good first step? “I say you should go there.”
