Jose Mourinho labelled Manchester United’s historic comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain a “special day” for successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while highlighting his former side’s impressive “self-belief.”
United, who sacked Mourinho in December before installing Solskjaer as caretaker manager, became the first side to triumph in a Champions League knockout tie after losing the first leg at home by more than one goal following their 3-1 victory over PSG.
Meanwhile, just 24 hours earlier, Ajax also made it to the quarterfinals after an incredible 4-1 win over holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, having lost the first leg 2-1 in Amsterdam.
“I think, independent of the performances, (the) Ajax and Manchester United results are phenomenal results — and if the responsibility of the bad days is for the managers, the responsibility for the good days is also for the managers,” Mourinho said on Russia Today.
“So, for me, (Eric) Ten Hag from Ajax and (Ole Gunnar) Solskjaer from Manchester United — incredible results, so credit to them.
“I would say, in relation to Ajax, by the tactical perspective and also by the mental aspect of their game. Manchester United, I would say the mental side of it — the self-belief. So for me, very special days for these two men.”
