In a notable move, Portuguese coach José Mourinho sent a special message to Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri following his participation in the match between Fenerbahçe and Union Saint-Gilloise in the opening round of the UEFA Europa League.
In comments shared by the Turkish network « sportsdigitale, » Mourinho expressed his satisfaction with En-Nesyri’s performance, stating that while the striker didn’t stand out, he played a solid game. « En-Nesyri’s performance mirrored the team’s. It wasn’t outstanding, but it was positive, and we managed to secure the win. »
The Portuguese coach acknowledged En-Nesyri’s valuable contribution and mentioned his desire to see him score more goals in upcoming matches: « We want En-Nesyri to score, and he does too. Those goals will come with time. »
Despite facing challenges during certain parts of the match, Mourinho expressed confidence in the player’s improvement. « We had some difficulties early on, especially on the wings, but after the first goal, the team improved significantly and created several good chances, » he added.
These statements highlight Mourinho’s continued support for the Moroccan striker and his hopes for better performances in future matches, especially with mounting pressure in European competitions.
