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A former Super Eagles and Fenerbahce striker has taunted Manchester United ahead of their trip to Kadiköy in the Europa League.
A former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has issued a bold statement regarding Manchester United ahead of their Europa League clash with his former club, Fenerbahce.
The match is set to take place in Kadiköy, where Emenike has a storied history from his time at the Turkish club.
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Emenike, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, took to social media to respond to a post from a Manchester United fan.
He remarked, “We are ready for you. Welcome to Kadiköy. Manchester United are not that good anymore.”
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This comment reflects the ongoing struggles of Manchester United, who have faced criticism for their inconsistent performances this season under Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag.
The upcoming match is particularly significant as it features both clubs' managers under pressure due to recent poor results.
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United will be welcomed by former manager José Mourinho, who is now at the helm of Fenerbahce after his celebrated move in the summer.
Emenike's comments add an extra intrigue to the fixture, as he looks forward to seeing how his old club fares against the English giants.
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As the teams prepare for this high-stakes encounter later on Thursday night, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see if Emenike's predictions hold.
Meanwhile, Portuguese manager Mourinho has spoken about the chances of the Red Devils winning their first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit.
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Mourinho was beaten to the Premier League title by rivals Manchester City in the 2017-2018 season during his years at Old Trafford.
Speaking ahead of his reunion with the Reds, the 61-year-old believes that United can still be crowned champions for their performance that season.
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“I think we should have a chance to win that because maybe they punish Man City with points and maybe we win that league and they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal.”
Mourinho will be looking to compound Ten Hag’s woes when the two lock horns later on Thursday night.
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