This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
Jose Mourinho's Honest Assessment of Tottenham's Chances and His Past Mistakes ¶
On November 21, 2019, Jose Mourinho held his first press conference as the new Tottenham manager, offering an honest assessment of the team's chances and his past mistakes.
Mourinho acknowledged that Tottenham is not a title contender this season, stating, 'We will not fight for the title this year. But next season we will definitely try.'
He also reflected on his past stints, admitting that he made mistakes and vowed to do things differently at Tottenham, saying, 'I realised I made mistakes and I'm not going to make the same mistakes. I'll make new mistakes - but not the same.'
When asked to elaborate on the mistakes he made, Mourinho declined to provide further details, stating that he was focused on his job and players.
Despite his past comments dismissing the possibility of managing Tottenham, Mourinho expressed his happiness with his new role, saying, 'Deep inside I'm very very happy and I know that my option is correct. I'm enjoying a big football club with great structure and organization.'
Journalists brought up Mourinho's past viral sentiments, including his 2015 comments dismissing the possibility of managing Tottenham due to his love for Chelsea. When asked what had changed, Mourinho simply replied, 'I was sacked.'
