The Turks discovered why Livaković excels again in the Fenerbahce goal. Jose Mourinho is responsible for everything

Dominik Livaković (29) defends well this season in Fenerbahčeu. In nine appearances, he conceded nine goals, and managed to keep his net intact four times. When he arrived last summer from Dynamothere were doubts about his abilities, and many felt that he might end up on the bench because he did not immediately adapt to the league.

Arrival Jose Mourinho (61) consolidated the defense, which made the job easier for the Croatian goalkeeper. Turkish media, such as Sabah and Milliyet, report that Livaković was helped by Mourinho’s personal approach. They state that at the beginning of the season, the two had an exhaustive hour-long conversation in which the Portuguese motivated Livakovi and boosted his confidence before the new season.

It is interesting that Mourinho became the coach of Fenerbahçe before the Euros, and he visited the camp of the Croatian national team in Germany, where he met the club’s new goalkeeper for the first time. The former players whom he coached also participated in that meeting, such as Luke Modrića i Matea Kovačića.

Fenerbahçe currently holds the second place in the Turkish championship with 13 points, two less than the current champion Galatasaray. They are still waiting for their debut in European competitions. Although they played in the playoffs for the Champions League, Lille proved to be a formidable opponent, so they won the Europa League. They will play their first game on Thursday, September 26, against the new club Francis Ivanovića, Royale Union Saint-Gilloisea.