Jose Mourinho would be 'successful' at Manchester United, Mesut Ozil suggests
The former Chelsea manager is being linked with replacing Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford
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Your support makes all the difference.Mesut Ozil expects Jose Mourinho, who is being tipped to become the next Manchester United manager, to bring success wherever he ends up next.
The Arsenal playmaker has expressed surprise at Chelsea dismissing his former manager from his time at Real Madrid and has spoken highly of the Portuguese coach.
"I’m surprised by what happened with José,” Ozil told The Times. “He’s a great manager. I believe that any club he goes to now he will be successful again.
"I know how special he is as a manager. He is a manager who always supports his team and always protects his team. He’s getting the best out of any player. I wish him all the best for the future, and also that he’s healthy and fine."
Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea after nine defeats in 16 Premier League games, despite him leading the club to the Premier League title just seven months before.
Since his departure, Mourinho has publicly indicated he would be keen on a move to Old Trafford having stated he will not take a sabbatical and is keen to make an immediate return to management. The Independent also understands he is hopeful of replacing the under-pressure Louis van Gaal, who we report will be fired if Manchester United lose either of their next two games, which are against Stoke and Chelsea.
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