Mourinho's Shots at FC Porto: An Overview
Jose Mourinho, the former manager of Manchester United and current coach of Chelsea, has been known for his fiery personality and outspoken nature. In recent years, he has taken aim at various teams in football, including FC Porto.
One notable incident occurred during a match between Porto and Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League in 2017. Mourinho was frustrated with Porto's performance and made some controversial comments about their tactics and players. He criticized Porto's "slow" style of play and accused them of being "not very good."
Another example came earlier this year when Mourinho took to social media to criticize Porto's defensive approach. He wrote: "Porto have one of the worst defences in Europe. They don't defend. They attack everywhere but they don't defend." Mourinho also suggested that Porto were "not prepared" for a match against Manchester United.
These comments from Mourinho have not gone unnoticed by the Portuguese club, who have defended their tactics and players. Porto's manager,Bundesliga Express Nuno Espirito Santo, said: "We respect Jose Mourinho as a coach and player, but we do not take his comments personally. We will continue to play our game and perform to the best of our abilities."
Despite these criticisms, Porto have continued to perform well under new manager Paulo Fonseca and have recently qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. It remains to be seen how Mourinho's comments will affect Porto's performance in the upcoming season. However, it is clear that his outspoken nature and criticism of other teams has become a familiar part of his managerial style.