10. First Managerial ‘vote of confidence’
The loss to Southampton subsequently led to him being subjected to the first managerial vote of confidence in Roman Abramovich’s ownership. This definitely isn’t a situation he’d have liked being the first to experience, as Abramovich has been known to sack managers even when they have performed well let alone poorly.
Mourinho was likely given an ultimatum demanding improvements from the team meaning he had to turn things around quickly in order to save his skin. It also served as a message to him that he was not indispensable.
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