Jose Mourinho has provided good news regarding Sir Alex Ferguson’s condition.
The Manchester United manager said Ferguson’s family were feeling positive after the Scot underwent emergency brain surgery.
Moreover, Red Issue claim they made subscribers of their forum aware of Fergie’s well-being on Sunday, 24 hours after news broke that he was unwell.
Well done to yesterday’s Mail and today’s Sun for catching up with news that Fergie’s fine – something https://t.co/GvhEdLi4rH has known since Sunday afternoon: https://t.co/c9qwHWy4Pi
— Red Issue (@RedIssue) 9 May 2018
Tributes poured in from members of the football world, who were in a state of shock following the news.
But it’s great to hear his heath is improving in hospital with recovery well underway.
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Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Mourinho insisted he would respect the family’s request for privacy.
Mourinho on Sir Alex: “It’s private. His family asked for privacy and that’s what I am going to respect. They are positive, they are very positive. We are confident.” #mufc [Mirror]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) 9 May 2018
Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but Mourinho speaking in a positive tone sends the message we want. Hopefully it means Fergie is moving in the right direction.