Jose Mourinho said Chelsea would have to sack him if he was to leave club
Portuguese coach launched lengthy rant after 3-1 defeat by Southampton
Sir Alex Ferguson believes it was clever ploy by former managerial rival
Sir
Alex Ferguson believes Jose Mourinho was sending an indirect message to
owner Roman Abramovich when he spoke for seven straight minutes after
his side's defeat by Southampton.
Mourinho
said the club would have to sack him if he was to leave his role as
Chelsea boss as he was not going to 'run away from his
responsibilities'.
And
Ferguson, who has backed his former managerial rival, insists Mourinho
decided to launch an incredible rant in order to ask Abramovich and the
rest of Chelsea's top brass for support.
Jose Mourinho (left) launched a lengthy rant in order to ask for more support, says Sir Alex Ferguson (right)
Chelsea boss Mourinho had plenty to say to Sky Sports
after seeing his side lose against Southampton
Mourinho watches his side lose 3-1 at home to
Ronald Koeman's Southampton on October 3
Ferguson, speaking to American show Morning Joe,
said of Mourinho and Chelsea's recent poor form: 'I think that Jose's
press conference the other day was challenging the owner to support him
in a bad time.
'At
times you maybe don't think you're getting complete support from
everyone, but it happens. It's not always correct, and I don't think
it's correct what Jose's thinking at the moment - I think he's got the
support.
'He
will find a solution. It may take a few weeks, but you've got to
remember, he's lost his goalkeeper [Thibaut] Courtois, who's a fantastic
goalkeeper.
'John
Terry is in a little difficulty adjusting to his last season maybe, who
knows -- he played every game last season, the best central defender
they've ever had -- and he's in a difficult time.
'So if the span of your team is not what it normally is, do you expect to get consistent results? I don't think so. '
Mourinho
will be hoping his Chelsea side, who have lost their last two games,
can get back to winning ways when they take on Aston Villa after the
international break.
'This is a crucial moment... if the club sacks me they
sack the best manager that this club have,' said Mourinho
Mourinho said Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
(pictured) would have to sack him if he is to leave the club
Ferguson (pictured in New York City) is
travelling around America in order to promote
his new book 'Leading'
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