Mourinho's Warning to Rangers After Fenerbahçe Defeat
Jose Mourinho is never one to shy away from a strong opinion, and after Fenerbahçe’s 3-1 home defeat to Rangers in the Europa League, he had plenty to say. The Portuguese manager didn’t hold back, sending a clear message to the Scottish side: calm down, it’s not over yet .
Mourinho, visibly frustrated, admitted his team made "incredible, incredible mistakes" and described their performance as "bad everywhere." But despite the disappointing result, he still believes Fenerbahçe has a chance to turn things around in the second leg. His key message? Rangers should not celebrate too soon.
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From the outset, Rangers showed their European resilience. They took control early, with Cyriel Dessers opening the scoring before Vaclav Cerny added a brace to secure a convincing win. However, Mourinho pointed out that Rangers had two goals disallowed for offside and claimed that they wasted time strategically, accusing goalkeeper Jack Butland of slowing down the game every time he had possession.
Rangers interim boss Barry Ferguson, in just his third game in charge, was thrilled with his team’s display but remained cautious. He acknowledged Mourinho’s pedigree, stating, "We’ve got to remember, it’s only half-time in the tie because Fenerbahçe have one of the best managers that’s ever been." He knows that playing at Ibrox in the return leg will be a challenge, but for now, his team will enjoy this moment.
The players echoed this mindset. Cerny emphasized the importance of teamwork, while Dessers acknowledged the great result but insisted the job is not finished. Meanwhile, former Rangers players and pundits praised Ferguson’s tactical gamble of switching to a back-three, which gave his team both defensive stability and counter-attacking opportunities.
Mourinho’s comments, however, serve as a stark reminder—he’s been in football long enough to know that knockout ties are won over two legs. With the return fixture at Ibrox looming, Fenerbahçe will be desperate to prove that this contest is far from over. One thing’s for sure: the drama is just getting started.
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