Man Utd news: Louis Saha says Jose Mourinho will be given time unless results get worse (Image: SKY SPORTS/GETTY)
Mourinho’s Manchester United side have struggled so far this season, losing four of their first 12 Premier League games.
They sit eighth in the table but did pull off an historic 2-1 win at Juventus earlier this month to help their chances of qualification to the Champions League knockout stages.
Pressure had eased on Jose Mourinho but last Sunday’s loss to rivals Manchester City once again raised question marks over his long-term future at the club.
Saha believes the Portuguese has got what it takes to turn things around at Old Trafford.
It is all about results. If you get (results) you get time, if you don't… next
Louis Saha on Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho
However, he admits if results do not improve, the United board will look at other options.
"He is definitely someone who can (turn it around),” Saha told Sky Sports.
"He has got the quality, the pedigree, there is nothing wrong with that.
“We make mistakes as humans and he has done it. He is a grown man and he will identify where he has to improve.
Man Utd news: Saha is confident Jose Mourinho can turn it around at Old Trafford (Image: SKY SPORTS)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho's side have already tasted four Premier League defeats this season (Image: GETTY)
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"He doesn't have as much margin to do it but the club have identified they need to be stable to be consistent.
"It is all about results. If you get (results) you get time, if you don't… next.”
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has once again been on the wrong side of criticism this season, despite a superb World Cup with France in the summer.
And Saha says a reason for the difference in Pogba’s form is due to the atmosphere at club and international level.