6 reasons why Jose Mourinho still faces the Manchester United sack

#6 Zinedine Zidane is out of a job

Zidane won three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid

It may sound strange, but the sheer presence of Zinedine Zidane will be piling the pressure on Mourinho. The Frenchman is currently out of a job having left Real Madrid in the summer, and he will be a hot favourite for the top job at Old Trafford if it comes available. Had Zidane not been available, there may have been less speculation regarding Mourinho’s future because there aren’t too many managers on the market for United.

Of course, were he to get the job, it would be a massive test for Zidane. Although Rafa Benitez didn’t leave Real in a great place when he was replaced by Zidane, the team was full of world-class talent, and he had a squad capable of winning Champions League titles. He wouldn’t get that at Old Trafford, and it may be more of a rebuilding job, something he is not familiar with.

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