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Man United midfielder: This is why we're not doubting Jose Mourinho
MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Marouane Fellaini insists the club have no reason to press the panic button just yet.
Marouane Fellaini in action for Manchester United against Chelsea
Manchester United's troubles continued last night when they lost 2-1 to Fenerbahce in the Europa League last night.
Jose Mourinho, who succeeded Louis van Gaal in May, has won just four of his 10 Premier League matches in charge.
With just one league victory from their past five games, the pressure has increased on Manchester United boss Mourinho.
But despite the malaise surrounding Old Trafford, Fellaini thinks Mourinho's methods on the training pitch will see him turn it around.
Marouane Fellaini has been a regular under Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has had a tough start to the season
"He’s always there, every day he’s there,” Fellaini said.
“He never takes a day off. He’s there, talking to players, and if there’s is something to say, he’ll say it.
“He’s a manager who is close to his players, close to the training pitch, so he’s there.
“The training is good and his speeches, in bad moments, are good, and I think he’s the right manager for us.
This fan loves Marouane Fellaini
He has a lot of experience, he has led some great teams, so he knows how to handle a team
“He has a lot of experience, he has led some great teams, big teams as well, so he knows how to handle a team and a squad.”
Although Fellaini was denounced as a panic buy when David Moyes signed him for £27m in 2014, he has been a regular part of Mourinho's first XI this season.
And the afro-haired Belgian claims he is glad to have trust the Portuguese tactician.
He said: "In the beginning he said to me that I wouldn’t be moving, so that gave me a big boost and confidence.
“I play games, so I’m happy.
“He knows he can trust me and, when he puts me in the team, I do a job. The manager knows what I can do and he knows what he will get from me."
United will be looking to put things right away to Swansea on Sunday (3pm).
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