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

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

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• Mourinho returned to Portugal
• Had a successful operation
• Coach in 'very good health'

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Mourinho returned to his home country after his side's final match of 2024 – a 1-1 draw that was followed by yet another spectacular rant from the Portuguese coach – to undergo the procedure and he has already confirmed he will soon be back in Turkey to resume work with his players.

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  WHAT FENERBAHCE SAID

  "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 update from the Super Lig side read on Monday.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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 venting his frustration regarding his players and the level of officiating in Turkey.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MOURINHO?

  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.