Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese coach, was spotted at Craven Cottage during the Fulham vs Liverpool match, fueling speculation about him potentially taking over from Jürgen Klopp.
Known as the “Special One,” Mourinho has been unemployed since leaving AS Roma in January, despite their Europa Conference League win the previous season.
While there have been rumors about him moving to Saudi Arabia, Mourinho hasn’t landed a new coaching role yet. However, his presence at Craven Cottage has fans wondering if he’s in talks with Liverpool officials about potentially replacing Klopp.
When questioned about his interest in a Liverpool job after the match, his response was attention-grabbing: “I’m a special one, they should be interested in me.”
The real reason for Mourinho’s visit to London remains unclear.
Former Roma manager Jose Mourinho and current Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella were seen together at today’s Premier League match. They were spotted in the stands at Craven Cottage, catching the eye of the crowd.
Montella was likely there to scout Turkish players ahead of their EURO 2024 campaign. It also marked a return to the stadium for Montella, who had a short loan spell at Fulham from January to May 2007 from Roma.
During his time with Fulham, affectionately called “The Little Aeroplane,” Montella scored five goals in 14 appearances and provided one assist.
Speculation about Mourinho has been ongoing since he left Roma. With Liverpool looking for a new coach due to Klopp’s planned break, Mourinho’s name has come up as a potential option.
A return to the Premier League with Liverpool might be an appealing prospect for Mourinho if he’s considering a comeback to English football.