The 29 year old Belgian international got a brace as Manchester United
got a comfortable 4-0 win over a hapless Crystal Palace side at Old
Trafford.
The Belgian has been maligned by sections of Manchester United fans
since he was signed by David Moyes four years ago. But with three
Premier League goals this season, he is gradually gaining the
confidence of Manchester United faithful. But Mourinho has now
confirmed that his confidence in the Belgian has never waivered.
He was effusive in his praise for Fellaini when he spoke to the BBC
after the match.
"I always trusted Marouane since day one and try to give him
confidence and show him how useful he is for the team," He began
Then he continued
"Sometimes we like players others don't like. Some players perform
better with some of us [managers] than with others and I have examples
of players that didn't perform well for me and then performed well for
other managers.
"I think Marouane has important qualities and I try to use them
depending on the situation and what they team needs. He plays with me
as a defensive midfielder, as a second striker, as one of two
midfielders. He is a team player. A great character. We have a good
relationship and things are going really well between us.
"I think only a strong character could resist the difficulties here
because he had some difficult times when people didn't recognise his
qualities, when other managers didn't like so much the qualities he
has. He had to be a strong character. He is a fighter, a guy with lots
of pride and I am really pleased I helped him reach this level and
change the perception the fans have now. I am really happy for him."
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