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Nigeria survived a late scare to beat Libya 3-2 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E match on Tuesday in Sfax, Tunisia.

The Super Eagles got off to the best possible start as they took an early goal through their in-form marksman Odion Ighalo 13 minutes into the game.

Ahmed Musa doubled Nigeria’s lead following an impressive counter-attack in the 17th minute.

However, the hosts managed to pull one back through Mohamed Zubya before Ahmad Benali equalised for the Libyans in the 74th minute.

Ighalo bagged a second of the night after controlling the ball brilliantly and firing past Libyan goalkeeper Ahmed Azzaga to make it 3-2.

The victory took the Eagles to the top of the group standings with nine points.

See full results of the AFCON qualifying matches below:

Group A
At Vontovorona, Madagascar
Madagascar 1 (Rakotoharimalala 41) Equatorial Guinea 0
At Khartoum
Sudan 0 Senegal 1 (Sarr 86)
Standings (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points)
Senegal       4 3 1 0 9 2 10 – qualified
Madagascar    4 3 1 0 7 3 10 – qualified
E. Guinea     4 1 0 3 1 5  3
Sudan         4 0 0 4 1 8  0
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: E. Guinea v Senegal, Madagascar v Sudan

Group B
At Mitsamiouli, Comoros
Comoros 2 (Nabouhane 8, 90+2) Morocco 2 (Boutaib 53, Amrabat 62)
At Blantyre, Malawi
Malawi 0 Cameroon 0
Standings
Cameroon      4 2 2 0 3 1 8 – qualified as hosts
Morocco       4 2 1 1 6 3 7
Malawi        4 1 1 2 1 4 4
Comoros       4 0 2 2 3 5 2
Note: Cameroon entered for competitive match practice
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Comoros v Malawi, Morocco v Cameroon

Group C
At Bujumbura
Burundi 1 (Abdul Razak 18) Mali 1 (Fofana 72)
At Juba
South Sudan 0 Gabon 1 (Poko 48)
Standings
Mali          4 2 2 0 6  2 8
Gabon         4 2 1 1 6  3 7
Burundi       4 1 3 0 5  2 6
S. Sudan      4 0 0 4 0 10 0
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Gabon v Mali, S. Sudan v Burundi

Group D
At Cotonou
Benin 1 (D’Almeida 16) Algeria 0
At Bakau, Gambia
Gambia 0 Togo 1 (F. Ayite 90)
Standings
Algeria       4 2 1 1 4 2 7
Benin         4 2 1 1 2 2 7
Togo          4 1 2 1 2 2 5
Gambia        4 0 2 2 2 4 2
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Gambia v Benin, Togo v Algeria

Group E
At Victoria
Seychelles 0 South Africa 0
At Sfax, Tunisia
Libya 2 (Zubya 35, Ben Ali 74) Nigeria 3 (Ighalo 14, 81, Musa 17)
Note: fixture moved from Libya for security reasons
Standings
Nigeria       4 3 0 1 10  4 9
S. Africa     4 2 2 0  8  0 8
Libya         4 1 1 2  7  8 4
Seychelles    4 0 1 3  1 14 1
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: S. Africa v Nigeria, Seychelles v Libya

Group F
No fixtures
Standings
Kenya         4 2 1 1 5 2 7
Ethiopia      4 1 1 2 1 8 4
Ghana         2 1 0 1 5 1 3
S. Leone      2 1 0 1 2 2 3
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Ethiopia v Ghana, Kenya v S. Leone (pending lifting of FIFA ban on S. Leone)

Group G
At Harare
Zimbabwe 1 (Billiat 1) Democratic Republic of Congo 1 (Hadebe 24-og)
At Paynesville, Liberia
Liberia 2 (Teah 7, Jebor 13) Congo Brazzaville 1 (Ibara 15)
Standings
Zimbabwe      4 2 2 0 7 3 8
DR Congo      4 1 2 1 6 5 5
Congo         4 1 1 2 6 7 4
Liberia       4 1 1 2 4 8 4
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Congo v DR Congo, Liberia v Zimbabwe

Group H
At Kigali
Rwanda 1 (Tuyisenge 78) Guinea 1 (Martinez 64)
At Bangui
Central African Republic 0 Ivory Coast 0
Standings
Guinea        4 3 1 0 7 3 10
I. Coast      4 2 1 1 8 4  7
C.A.R.        4 1 1 2 2 6  4
Rwanda        4 0 1 3 3 7  1
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Guinea v I. Coast, Rwanda v C.A.R.

Group I
At Nouakchott
Mauritania 1 (Ba 18) Angola 0
At Francistown, Botswana
Botswana 0 Burkina Faso 0
Standings
Mauritania    4 3 0 1 5 4 9
B. Faso       4 2 1 1 6 3 7
Angola        4 2 0 2 6 5 6
Botswana      4 0 1 3 0 5 1
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Angola v B. Faso, Mauritania v Botswana

Group J
At Manzini, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)
eSwatini 0 Egypt 2 (Hegazy 19, M. Mohsen 53)
At Niamey
Niger 1 (Oumarou 36) Tunisia 2 (Chaouat 28, 32)
Standings
Tunisia       4 4 0 0  6 1 12 – qualified
Egypt         4 3 0 1 12 2  9 – qualified
eSwatini      4 0 1 3  1 8  1
Niger         4 0 1 3  1 9  1
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Egypt v Tunisia, eSwatini v Niger

Group K
At Windhoek
Namibia 1 (Shalulile 73) Mozambique 0
Standings
G. Bissau     4 2 1 1 6 5 7
Namibia       4 2 1 1 4 3 7
Mozambique    4 1 1 2 4 5 4
Zambia        4 1 1 2 4 5 4
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Mozambique v Zambia, Namibia v G. Bissau

Group L
At Dar es Salaam
Tanzania 2 (Msuva 29, Samatta 58) Cape Verde 0
At Maseru
Lesotho 0 Uganda 2 (Miya 6, 35)
Standings
Uganda        4 3 1 0 6 0 10
Tanzania      4 1 2 1 3 4  5
C. Verde      4 1 1 2 4 4  4
Lesotho       4 0 2 2 2 7  2
Fixtures
Nov 12/20: Lesotho v Tanzania, Uganda v C. Verde
Note: group winners and runners-up qualify except for Group B, where 2019 Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon and the highest placed of the other three teams go to the finals

Source: ChannelsTv
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Olympic sprint champion, Usain Bolt, has been offered a two-year contract to play soccer with a Maltese club, Valletta FC, ESPN has reported.
Usain Bolt with his new Australian football club: takes one week leave from soccer

The offer has triggered speculation that Bolt may be set to walk out from his trial at Australian team, Central Coast Mariners.
Maltese champions, Valletta, said they hoped to sign the eight-time Olympic gold medallist in time for him to participate in their Super Cup match on Dec. 13 against Balzan.

“A champion is always welcome and at Valletta FC, we believe nothing is impossible,” ESPN quoted Valletta’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ghasston Slimen, as saying.

Usain Bolt in action at Central Coast Mariners (REUTERS)
“Bolt’s agent in Australia, Tony Rallis, had also confirmed the approach,’’ ESPN said.

Bolt scored two goals for the Mariners in a pre-season trial match on Friday, but has not been offered a professional contract by the A-League team.

A Mariners’ spokesman said there was no change in Bolt’s position at the club, describing reports that he might quit his trial as “rumours”.
The 32-year-old Jamaican has repeatedly expressed his hope to win a contract ahead of the Mariners’ 2018-19 A-League campaign which kicks off at the weekend.

Most Australian soccer pundits said Bolt showed signs of improvement and better fitness in the Mariners’ 4-0 win over an amateur local side on Friday.

But, they felt that he was some way off the level of being able to compete in the Australian top flight.

NAN

Source: Vanguard
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Coach Gernot Rohr looks during the African Cup of Nations qualification match between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria, on October 13, 2018.

PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he expects a challenging Africa Cup of Nations qualifier rematch against Libya on Tuesday despite trouncing the north Africans at the weekend.

Odion Ighalo, the former Watford striker now at Chinese club Changchun Yatai, bagged a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Libya 4-0 in the southern town of Uyo on Saturday.

They will square up again in Sfax in Tunisia, the adopted home of war-ravaged Libya.

Rohr said he expected the Libyans to provide a stiffer challenge as they seek to avenge the heavy loss.

“We need a big fighting spirit to beat Libya again,” he insisted.
“It will be a difficult game because after losing 4-0 in Uyo they will be aggressive, they want revenge.”

Rohr added: “We have to be stronger to win again. It’s not finished yet.
“Libya was not defensive (in Uyo) and they could also have scored. They played well, they were fighting.”

The Franco-German coach said the Super Eagles won because their strikers outran Libya’s flat-footed defense.
“Our quick strikers tried to be efficient against the slow defenders of Libya,” Rohr explained.

“We scored an early goal from good pressing and in the second half, they left space in their defense because they tried to score also and we had more opportunities to score.”

Turkey-based Ogenyi Onazi and Shehu Abdullahi have been ruled out of Tuesday’s match after picking up injuries.

Onazi has an inflamed Achilles, while Abdullahi did not complete Saturday’s game due to a leg muscle injury.

Nigeria is now second in Group E with six points from three matches, a point behind leaders South Africa.

Libya is third with four points, while Seychelles have yet to record any points.

The top two teams in the group will advance to the finals in June 2019.

AFP

Source: ChannelsTv
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Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Belgium maintained their strong start to the Nations League with a battling 2-1 win over Switzerland on Friday.
Belgium’s forward Romelu Lukaku (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League football match between Belgium and Switzerland, at the King Baudouin Stadium, on October, 2018 in Brussels. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
When Lukaku found the net with an angled drive on 58 minutes, it looked like Roberto Martinez’s men would be giving French World Cup winner Thierry Henry a winning send-off in his final match as Belgium assistant coach ahead of an imminent move to Monaco.

The World Cup semi-finalists took their eye off the ball on 76 minutes, and the King Baudoin Stadium was stunned when Mario Gavranovic poked the ball past Thibaut Courtois from close range in after the Real Madrid ‘keeper had been drawn by Nico Elvedi heading Xherdan Shaqiri’s floated cross back into play.

But in a busy final period that saw the hosts turn the throttle Lukaku had his second six minutes from time.

Belgium’s second win of the fledgling tournament keeps them flying high in League A Group 2 following an opening 3-0 win in Iceland.
Fresh from their own 6-0 win over Iceland, Switzerland gave Belgium a run for their money in a fairly balanced opening half in which the hosts mainly flattered to deceive.

A Shaqiri effort on two minutes was no trouble for Courtois but Belgium threatend a minute later when Youri Tielemans completed a slick one-two to drive a rasping low shot inches wide of Yann Sommer’s left upright.

Yannick Carrasco’s header was off-target and then Eden Hazard was allowed to cut in from the left to set up Carrasco for a decent swipe at goal that inched just wide on 25 minutes.

Lukaku showed power and agility to hold off his markers, pivot and complete a one-two with Axel Witsel before testing Sommer’s reflexes via a deflection off Fabian Shar’s leg.

On 58 minutes Lukaku finally beat Sommer, from the right of the area after an assist from Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Meunier.
From a quickly-take Hazard corner, Mertens’ curling drive was spot on but pushed to safety by Sommer at the far post just after the hour.
Minutes later Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka fired just wide of Courtois’s post.
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermeulen hobbled off to be replaced by Derdryck Boyata on 73 minutes.

Minutes later, the Belgian defence were nowhere when Gavranovic poked past the stranded Courtois for a 76th minute leveller.
Swiss hopes of a draw crashed when series of passes found Lukaku in space in the area and the big United striker bundled an awkward ball past the splayed Sommer for an 85th minute winner.

AFP

Source: Vanguard
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Barcelona’s Argentinian striker Lionel Messi runs away from Tottenham Hotspur’s Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama (L) during the Champions League group B football match match between Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium in London, on October 3, 2018. Barcelona won the game 4-2.Glyn KIRK / AFP

Lionel Messi’s Wembley masterclass and a sublime strike from Ivan Rakitic got Barcelona back in the groove as they clinched a pulsating 4-2 victory against Tottenham on Wednesday.
Ernesto Valverde’s side arrived in London for the Champions League Group B tie amid a mini-crisis after failing to win their last three La Liga games.

But the Spanish champions have fond memories of the English national stadium, where they won the European Cup in 1992 and 2011, and they were revitalised by the sight of the iconic venue.

Aided by a rush of blood from Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, Barcelona went ahead after only 92 seconds as Philippe Coutinho scored their quickest Champions League goal since 2005.

Rakitic stole the spotlight midway through the first half when the Croatia midfielder struck with a thunderous half-volley.

In a dramatic second half, Tottenham’s Harry Kane reduced the deficit before the majestic Messi added Barcelona’s third.

Erik Lamela’s deflected strike kept Tottenham in the hunt, but Messi capped a mesmerising performance in the final moments to give Barca a second successive group-stage victory as they emerged from their recent struggles.

Tottenham are in danger of crashing out at the group stage for the second time in three years.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have lost both of their group matches after a 2-1 defeat at Inter Milan in their opener.

They head to PSV Eindhoven for their next European fixture on October 24 knowing a win is essential as they already trail Barca and Inter by six points.

It took Messi less than two minutes to show reports of Barca’s demise were greatly exaggerated.

Taking possession on the halfway line, Messi was pressured by Son Heung-Min, but his devastating response was simply sublime.

Messi twisted away from Son as if swatting away an annoying fly, then unfurled a perfectly-weighted pass that picked out Jordi Alba’s run behind Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier.

Alba alertly picked out Coutinho on the edge on the penalty area and, with Lloris having needlessly rushed off his line, the former Liverpool forward was able to fire into the empty net.

It was a bad mistake by Lloris in the French World Cup winner’s first appearance since August after a torrid period marred by a thigh injury and his arrest for drink-driving.

Messi magic

Tottenham were decimated by injuries to Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Mousa Dembele and it took 25 minutes before they finally had a shot when Kane brought a routine save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

That was only a brief respite for Tottenham as Valverde’s team doubled their lead in the 28th minute.

Once again the creation and execution were breath-taking.

Messi clipped a pass to Luis Suarez before Coutinho smartly hooked the ball back from the touchline to the edge of the area, where Rakitic launched himself into the air for an agile half-volley that flashed past Lloris.

Messi was toying with Tottenham and it seemed only a matter of how many Barcelona would win by when he glided away for a shot that struck a post early in the second half.

Spellbound by Messi’s magic, Tottenham backed off again moments later as the striker hit the woodwork for a second time.

Yet Kane gave Tottenham a lifeline when the England forward netted against the run of play in the 52nd minute.

Powering into the Barca area with intent, Kane side-stepped Nelson Semedo and planted a powerful low strike into the far corner for his 10th goal in 12 Champions League appearances.

Messi had the perfect response in the 56th minute when he cantered onto Alba’s pass and side-footed past Lloris.

Tottenham refused to surrender and Lamela set up a tense finale when his 66th minute shot deflected off Clement Lenglet and flew past ter Stegen.But Messi had the last word when he slotted home from Alba’s cross to ease Barca’s nerves in the 90th minute.

Source: Guardian
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Antoine Griezmann (R) scores during the UEFA Champions League group A football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Club Brugge at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on October 3, 2018. GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP
Antoine Griezmann scored twice against Club Brugge on Wednesday as Atletico Madrid made a winning start at the stadium they hope to return to for the Champions League final next year.

Arnaut Groeneveld’s stunning long-range effort pulled Brugge level shortly before half-time but Griezmann added a second, before his driving run allowed Koke to wrap up a 3-1 victory late on.

The result maintains a perfect start for Diego Simeone’s side in Group A. They sit level on six points with Borussia Dortmund, whom they now play twice in succession, starting with a trip to Germany later this month.
This was Atletico’s first home game at the Wanda Metropolitano in this season’s tournament, 241 days before they hope to walk out here again for the final on June 1.

Simeone admitted the prospect of winning the cup on their own patch is a source of inspiration for his side and to do it, Griezmann will surely be key.

The Frenchman has now been involved in 17 of Atletico’s last 19 Champions League goals scored at home, chipping in with 12 goals and five assists.

A successful night was blighted only by injury, with both Diego Costa and Jose Gimenez forced off.

Costa sat out the last international round with Spain for personal reasons and he may now be likely to miss another.

Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP
Atletico are now unbeaten in six games and they started like a team with their tails up as Costa and Koke almost pulled off a neat one-two in the box while Griezmann strayed just offside before a superb lifted finish.
Thomas Lemar might have scored had Stefano Denswil not come sliding across to make a last-ditch tackle but it was the winger’s cross that found Griezmann at the back post soon after. Griezmann chested, controlled and steered the ball inside the far post.

Atleti looked almost too comfortable and Brugge seemed as surprised as anyone to equalise shortly before half-time.

Groeneveld rolled his studs over the ball 30 yards out and with no obvious option, whipped it, bending and dipping into the corner.
Filipe Luis came on for Gimenez at half-time and Atletico gradually turned the screw, Griezmann, Costa and Lemar all causing problems for the weary Brugge defence.

Another smooth combination created the goal as Griezmann played in Costa, who could have shot but instead turned back and returned to Griezmann. He made no mistake. It was Costa’s last contribution.
Denswil could have snatched Brugge a point but headed over from six yards. Instead, Atleti confirmed their victory as Griezmann stormed down the left and teed up Koke to slot home from close range.
AFP

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Liverpool travel to Napoli for the second Champions League Group C fixture on Wednesday.

The Reds are top of the group, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their first fixture.
Napoli are joint second with FK Crvena Zvezda after both teams drew 1-1 last time out.

The Serie A club were also beaten 3-1 by Juventus in their Serie A clash last weekend.

Napoli XI vs Liverpool: Ospina; Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Albiol, Mario Rui, Allan, Hamsik, Fabian, Callejon, Milik, Insigne
Liverpool XI vs Naples: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Keita, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Wednesday, October 3
FT: Napoli 1 vs Liverpool 0

Source: Dailypost
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Three matches without a win has put Jose Mourinho and Manchester United under intense pressure as they host Valencia in the UEFA Champions League tonight.
United have been rocked by lots of off-field problems this season, with Mourinho having issues with different players week in week out.
There is also much to worry about as Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, and Marcos Rojo are all unavailable for Manchester United owing to varying injuries.
Life is not any better for Valencia who have also found life tough domestically this season.
They picked up their first win of the season at Real Sociedad on Saturday after drawing five of their first six La Liga matches.
Despite their domestic problems, United are top of Group H in the Champions League after beating Young Boys in their opening match. They will hope to keep the momentum tonight
On their part, Marcelino’s men are third in the group after losing 2-0 at home against Juventus, whether they can explore United’s recent poor form is yet to be seen.
Source: Premium Times
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Ace Tennis star, Serena Williams has made a bold move to participate in an I Touch Myself Project, for Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is in October.

KEY BISCAYNE, FL – MARCH 21: Serena Williams plays Naomi Osaka of Japan during the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 21, 2018 in Key Biscayne, Florida. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP/ 
MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

The mother of one is taking part in the project which was inspired by late singer Chrissy Amphlett, who passed away from breast cancer in 2013.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month I’ve recorded a version of The Divinyls global hit ‘I Touch Myself’ to remind women to self-check regularly. Yes, this put me out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to do it because it’s an issue that affects all women of all colors, all around the world. Early detection is key – it saves so many lives. I just hope this helps to remind women of that.

Source:Guardian
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Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri is mobbed by teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool on September 26, 2018. Paul ELLIS / AFP
Eden Hazard came off the bench to fire Chelsea into the last 16 of the League Cup with a 2-1 victory at Anfield and inflict Liverpool’s first defeat of the season in all competitions.
Daniel Sturridge looked set to haunt his former employers by opening the scoring for Liverpool shortly after he had missed an open goal early in the second half.
Both sides made nine changes with one eye on the top of the table Premier League clash between the same two sides on Saturday.
But Maurizio Sarri’s gamble on throwing on Hazard 10 minutes into the second half paid off as Emerson Palmieri levelled from his free-kick 11 minutes from time before the Belgian’s wonderful solo effort won the tie.
It was another frustrating night for Alvaro Morata, though, as the Chelsea striker failed to make the impact Sturridge did at the other end.
Morata’s best chance came inside 20 minutes when the Spaniard latched onto Cesc Fabregas’s pass over the top.
Simon Mignolet did well to divert Morata’s initial chipped effort before he dragged the rebound across goal and beyond the far post.
Liverpool took longer to adjust to the wholesale changes with £47 million ($58 million) signing Fabinho making his full debut in midfield, while Dejan Lovren made his first appearance of the season in central defence after playing a full part as Croatia reached the World Cup final.
However, they dominated the early stages of the second period and should have been in front when Sturridge rounded Willy Caballero, but somehow skewed wide with the goal at his mercy.
Sarri introduced Hazard with 35 minutes remaining, but moments later his side were behind as Sturridge made amends in spectacular fashion with an overhead kick after Caballero parried Naby Keita’s drive.
Hazard took his time to make an impact, but also had a hand in the equaliser as his free-kick was headed goalwards by Ross Barkley and, after Mignolet made a smart save, Emerson poked home the rebound.
Sturridge came close to putting Liverpool back in front as he hit the bar.
But instead, it was Hazard who showed his class to strike the winner as he danced past five Liverpool challenges before crashing a rising shot into the far corner for his sixth goal of the season.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp immediately introduced Mohamed Salah for the final few minutes in the hunt for an equaliser.
But it was to no avail as another chance to land his first trophy as Liverpool manager slipped by for Klopp.
AFP

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Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsIv
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsIv
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI

Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012
December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI


Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". 
Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. 
"I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.

midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 1 0 5 6 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Mesut Ozil: 'Jose Mourinho is a special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 0 0 0 0 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
Mesut Ozil: 'Jose Mourinho is a special manager' Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho pictured together while at Real Madrid in 2012 © Getty Images 0 0 0 0 By Neil Wilkes, Editor Filed: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 09:51 UK Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:16 UK Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has spoken about Jose Mourinho's departure from Chelsea, describing the Portuguese as a "special manager". Mourinho was axed from his post last week with the Blues just a point off the Premier League relegation zone, a decision that surprised playmaker Ozil, who worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I'm surprised by what happened with Jose," he 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 is reportedly in the frame to take over from troubled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Read more at: https://tr.im/EzYsI
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