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Fenerbahce offer update on Jose Mourinho after Portuguese manager undergoes gall bladder surgery

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<p>Mourinho returned to his home country after his side's final match of 2024 - a 1-1 draw that was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jose-mourinho-undergo-surgery-health-problem-portuguese-tactician-leave-turkey/blt5abc3c492eafbcf8" target="_blank">followed by yet another spectacular rant</a> from the Portuguese coach - to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reports-surgery-greatly-exaggerated-jose-mourinho-hits-back-news-minor-procedure-christmas-message/blt4ead2a796c681077" target="_blank">undergo the procedure and he has already confirmed he will soon be back in Turkey</a> to resume work with his players.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>"Mourinho had a successful gallbladder operation in his country Portugal today. We wish our coach, who is in very good health, a speedy recovery," an <a href="https://fenerbahce.org/haberler/futbol/2024/12/gecmis-olsun-jose-mourinho" target="_self">update</a> from the Super Lig side read on Monday.</p>

WHAT FENERBAHCE SAID

<p>Mourinho has endured a tumultuous debut season in charge of the Istanbul club. They have won just one of their last four matches, with the ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea boss often <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/congratulate-referee-jose-mourinho-hits-out-at-officials-fenerbahce-worst-team-won-besiktas-defeat/blt7611e2dedc158549" target="_blank">venting his frustration regarding his players and the level of officiating in Turkey</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Fenerbahce are already eight points behind leaders and reigning champions Galatasaray in the Turkish top-flight and resume the campaign with a match against Hatayspor on January 5. Mourinho is expected to be back on the touchline for the match.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MOURINHO?

Fenerbahce offer update on Jose Mourinho after Portuguese manager undergoes gall bladder surgery | Goal.com

Jose Mourinho has had a successful gallbladder operation and is in &quot;good health&quot;, Turkish side Fenerbahce confirmed on Monday.

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