New Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he’s expecting a positive reception from the Manchester United faithful when he returns to his former club as a manager for the first time on Wednesday night.
Mourinho’s Tottenham travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday, with the Portuguese only having taken over at Spurs a fortnight ago.
‘The Special One’ managed the Red Devils from 2016 to late-2018, when he was sacked in December, his last managerial job.
Mourinho only managed to win two major trophies at Old Trafford; the League Cup and Europa League during his two-and-a-half seasons at the club.
“I have a great relation with Manchester United supporters,” he said, ahead of his return.
“I went back as a pundit, which is a different perspective. I was really humbled by such a beautiful reception.
“Tomorrow I go back as the coach of the team that is going is try to beat Manchester United and that maybe gives a different perspective.
“I expect this respect that they always show towards me, but I understand what they want is exactly the opposite of what I want.
“I want Tottenham to win, they want Manchester United to win. During the match I expect them to forget me and I expect them to support their team to get the result they want.”
Spurs have enjoyed a winning run since Mourinho’s arrival, with 3-2 league wins over West Ham United and Bournemouth and a 4-2 UEFA Champions League victory over Olympiakos.
Tottenham are currently sixth in the Premier League while the Red Devils are two points behind them in 10th.
