'very positive'

Sir Alex Ferguson health update given by Jose Mourinho as he tips legendary Manchester United manager to make a full recovery

Old Trafford boss says he is positive the club icon will be back to his old self soon after emergency surgery

Neil Custis

Published: 13:59, 9 May 2018
Updated: 19:20, 9 May 2018

JOSE MOURINHO is "confident" Sir Alex Ferguson will make a full recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered on Saturday.

The legendary Manchester United boss had emergency surgery at the weekend and remains in intensive care.

Jose Mourinho has given a positive health update on Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty - Contributor

Mourinho gave a positive update on Sir Alex Ferguson's progress in his pre-match press conference ahead of United's trip to West HamCredit: Getty - Contributor

But as The Sun revealed today the 76-year Scot had stunned family members after coming around from surgery, by asking how his son Darren’s team Doncaster had done.

He also joked about flying to Kiev for the Champions League Final.

Mourinho said: “We are positive, we are very, very positive.

“We are confident.”

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Mourinho and Ferguson have become close allies in recent years, especially after the Portuguese became United bossCredit: Getty - Contributor

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken ill on Saturday and underwent emergency surgeryCredit: Reuters

Mourinho has confirmed Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini will miss Thursday's game at West HamCredit: PA:Press Association

Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be awake and talking after suffering a life-threatening brain haemorrhage

Mourinho said the situation that has affected everyone at United would not have a negative effect on their preparations for tomorrow night’s game at West Ham.

He said: “No, I can only think that if there is any relation it is a positive relation.”

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The Portuguese also revealed Romelu Lukaku would be out of the Red Devils' last two league games against West Ham on Thursday and Watford on Sunday, with a view to making the FA Cup final.

Romelu Lukaku will not be fit until the FA Cup final comes aroundCredit: REUTERS

Michael Carrick will start the match against Watford at Old Trafford in his final game for the clubCredit: Reuters

Marouane Fellaini will also be unavailable for the trip to the London Stadium with a muscular injury.

He also confirmed Michael Carick will START United's last game of the season against the Hornets at Old Trafford.

Mourinho added: "Our captain will start the match against Watford, in front of our fans.

"The club has had a great man for many, many years playing football and now his body says 'it's enough.'

"The club and myself, we want to keep the man. I think Michael can be very positive for us."

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has emergency surgery at Salford Royal Hospital

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