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'He's a winner' - Erik ten Hag lauds Jose Mourinho as Man Utd prepare for meeting with former manager in Fenerbahce Europa League clash

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<p>Mourinho managed United for two and a half seasons before parting ways with them halfway into the 2018-19 season. Since the Portuguese's departure, three other coaches have sat on the hot seat including interim and caretaker managers before Ten Hag took charge of the team in 2022.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mourinho, on the other hand, joined Tottenham after leaving United and then managed AS Roma in the Serie A before <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jose-mourinho-motivated-win-trophies-difficult-situation-fenerbahce/blt9c1e917b5f386d27" target="_blank">signing for Fenerbahce this summer</a>. Ahead of the Red Devils' reunion with their ex-boss in Turkey, the Dutchman spoke highly of the 61-year-old coach as he called him a 'winner'.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In an interview with the Football Writers' Association, Ten Hag said, "It's a big game for both of us. I really enjoy facing him and playing against him. He always has good teams; he is a winner and has won so many trophies. He's an example for many managers, so I will really enjoy playing against him."</p>

WHAT ERIK TEN HAG SAID

<p>Ten Hag's side finally ended their five-game winless run on Saturday as they came back from behind to beat Brentford in the Premier League. They will now aim to register a second win on the trot on Thursday against the Turkish giants. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

'He's a winner' - Erik ten Hag lauds Jose Mourinho as Man Utd prepare for meeting with former manager in Fenerbahce Europa League clash | Goal.com South Africa

Erik ten Hag hailed Jose Mourinho ahead of Manchester United&apos;s meeting with their former manager in Europa League.

&apos;He&apos;s a winner&apos; - Erik ten Hag lauds Jose Mourinho as Man Utd prepare for meeting with former manager in Fenerbahce Europa League clash