Manchester United and Jose Mourinho in a difficult situation after a defeat in Turkey

Manchester United and their coach, José Mourinho, were left in a delicate situation yesterday after a 2-1 defeat on the field of Turkish team Fenerbahçe. The loss puts the English team against the ropes in their Europa League group, where they played the fourth matchday.

Manchester United (3rd), with 6 points, is one point behind Feyenoord and Fenerbahçe, who currently occupy the qualifying places for the round of 32. In the Premier League, the 'Red Devils' are also facing difficulties after four winless matches, including a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Chelsea. They are currently only eighth in the league, 8 points behind the leading trio (Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool).

This time, Manchester United started off very badly in their visit to Turkey, where Fenerbahçe took the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from Senegalese player Moussa Sow, with a spectacular back-heeled shot that went into the top corner of the net. The situation became critical for the visitors in the 59th minute when the Turks scored their second goal. It was scored by Dutch player Jeremain Lens from a direct free kick.

With the result practically sealed, Wayne Rooney (89th minute) gave hope to United, but his team couldn't avoid the defeat. Manchester United had won 4-1 against Fenerbahçe two weeks ago at Old Trafford, but this setback brings back old ghosts. Both of 'Mou's' team's away matches in the Europa League this season have ended in defeat, as they also lost 1-0 in Rotterdam against Feyenoord.

The disaster was complete and even French player Paul Pogba had to be substituted due to injury in the 29th minute. After a foul by Brazilian player Josef de Souza, Pogba left the field limping.