"Mourinho is the Star of the Team": Alexander Djiku Opens Up on Impact of Fenerbahce Coach
- Alexander Djiku has shared the early impact of Jose Mourinho at Turkish club Fenerbahce
- The Ghana international starred for Mourinho's side in the UCL games against Lugano
- Djiku and Mourinho are hoping to make it to the group stage of the European competition
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has stated the importance of manager Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager was appointed coach of the Turkish giants this summer and has already crossed his first hurdle in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Mourinho led the team to the third round after a home and away victory over Swiss giants Lugano.
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However, the Portuguese trainer tasted defeat for the first time with the club during their trip to France for the first leg of their qualifying clash against Lille, as reported by Sky Sports.
Despite the defeat, Djiku insists the 61-year-old has instilled a winning mentality at the club.
"The star of the team is obviously Jose Mourinho. He controls everything, he is meticulous about all the details, dead balls etc. At the end of training we all score penalties. We work on the little details that can make a difference. You feel his presence, his experience," he told French media outlet L'Equipe, as quoted by Ghana Soccernet.
"He has won with every team he has coached. He instills this winning culture in us. You feel that he is a real leader."
Djiku eyes success with Mourinho
The Ghana international is hoping to achieve success with the experience gaffer in the new season.
Having lost the league title to rivals Galatasaray by just three points last season, Mourinho has been charged with the duty of delivering the title for the capital-based club.
Djiku has been a key figure at the Sukru Saracoglu Arena since joining the club in the summer of 2023.
Fenerbahce’s Champions League Loss What's next for Mourinho's Fenerbahce?
Earlier, Briefly News reported that Fenerbahce now faces a tough challenge in the second leg to overturn the deficit and secure their spot in the group stage.
The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to the Champions League group stage play-offs, where they will face either Slavia Prague or Union Saint-Gilloise.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
