Jose Mourinho will get a warm reception from Manchester United fans on his return to the club on Wednesday night, according to his successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Mourinho was sacked a year ago, after two-and-a-half years at United, with the club in seventh place and with his relationship with the players at rock-bottom.
But Mourinho, who returns to Old Trafford with new club Tottenham , won the League Cup and Europa League with United, as well as guiding the Reds to second spot in his second season.
Despite it all unravelling at United in his third season, ending with his sacking on December 18, Solskjaer claimed Mourinho will get a warm welcome from fans at the Theatre of Dreams.
“Very good reception,” said Solskajer. “That's just a testament to this club and these supporters.
“They remember the two-and-a-half years he was here, the trophies he won, so I'm 100 per cent sure out fans, staff and thew whole club will welcome him.
“I don't think whoever the manager of opposition team is will change the motivation.
“The players are motivated to do well for Manchester United , they know it's about improving every day in training and stepping on that pitch to be part of this long term.
“When you put the shirt on you've got to give it your all.”
United will be without midfielder Paul Pogba. who has not played since September 30 and who is still recovering from an ankle injury.
“Paul's not ready, no,” said Solskjaer. “He's still a bit away, but working hard, so let's see. He's out on the grass, let's see how long it will take.”
