Mourinho’s Funny Reaction As Ex Man United Midfielder Fred Scores Hat Trick for Fenerbahce
- Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho shared a joke with Fred on the bench after he was subbed off in a 5-0 win for Fenerbahce
- It came after the Brazilian midfielder netted his first career hat-trick against Caykur Rizespor on Sunday evening
- Mourinho and Fred reunited in Istanbul after he had signed the Brazilian during his final summer at Manchester United
It was a fantastic Sunday for former Manchester United duo Jose Mourinho and Fred as Fenerbahce secured a dominant 5-0 win.
Mourinho took charge of the Turkish club this summer, aiming to clinch the league title after narrowly missing out to Galatasaray last season.
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This move also reunited him with Brazilian midfielder Fred, whom he had signed during his last summer at Manchester United.
Fred, making his debut start in the Turkish Super Lig this season, quickly proved he could be a key player for his new manager.
The 31-year-old unexpectedly scored the first hat-trick of his career in Fenerbahce's 5-0 victory over Caykur Rizespor.
Mourino's reaction after Fred scored hat-trick
His first goal came after 15 minutes, with a powerful long-range shot that found the bottom corner past goalkeeper Gökhan Akkan.
Fred added two more goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick, helping Fenerbahce secure a comfortable 5-0 win.
After being substituted in the 81st minute, Fred was all smiles, sharing a laugh with a delighted Mourinho on the bench.
What's next for Fred and Mourinho?
Per United's website, Fred joined Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023 after leaving Manchester United. Mourinho's early days in Turkey have been a mix of highs and lows.
Fenerbahce was knocked out of the Champions League in the second qualifying round by Lille earlier this month.
However, in the league, Mourinho remains unbeaten after three games, with two wins and a draw.
Mourinho criticises referees after Champions League exit
In a previous publication, Briefly News reported that Mourinho hinted that external factors, particularly officiating, could be the key to his success or failure in the Europa League. When asked about Fenerbahce’s chances in the competition, the 'Special One' cryptically alluded to the possibility of interference.
Pressed to clarify his use of "if," Jose referenced his controversial experience with AS Roma in the 2023 Europa League final against Sevilla, where he had a heated exchange with referee Anthony Taylor post-match.
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