Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has claimed that the best centre-half pairing Jose Mourinho has in his team is Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof. Neville in his reaction to the 2-1 win by his former side stated identified Smalling and Lindelof as the first choice Mourinho must stick to. Previous games have seen the former Chelsea boss make use of different lineups, following injury crisis and had admitted that he does not know who his first choice should be. Now with the Saturday game at Watford, the United legend told the Manchester Evening News that the confusion is over for Mourinho as picked his best choice at the heart of the defence. The former player turned pundit says the Red Devils can now build on the win and climb to the top from … [Read more...]
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No more rift with my players, Mourinho declares after Watford win
Manchester United striker, Jose Mourinho has hinted that there are no longer issues of rift between himself and his players following the 2-1 victory over Watford. The Jose Mourinho men recorded a convincing win away from the Old Trafford which increased the faith of the fans on the team. Having been concerned about the speculations of rift between the Portuguese manager and some of the players, Mourinho told the fans that the win is an indication that all is now well in the team. He praised the attitude of the players and that of Romelu Lukaku who was the man behind the win that has brought United back into the league title race. Delighted Mourinho noted that most importantly, three points have been won which is an addition to the team. He stated that … [Read more...]
Mourinho’s “soap opera” a big distraction to United’s Champions League pursuit says Liverpool legend
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer has described as “soap opera”, the controversies surrounding the Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, which according to him might pose a big distraction to the club’s pursuit of a Champions League football next season. McAteer said should all of these controversies continue, the Red Devils will not actualize their dreams of a top-four finish later at the end of the season. United are currently sitting sixth on the log table having recorded two defeats and two wins in their four league games. McAteer, who hasn’t been impressed with the drama at United stated that it has revolved around the former Chelsea manager and French midfielder, Paul Pogba. He noted that it has been about a rift with Pogba or other … [Read more...]
Mourinho not ready to keep Martial, names four players he wants at United
With the contract of some of the Manchester United players running into the last year, manager Jose Mourinho has named those he wants at the club and kept mute on others. Left-back Luke Shaw, converted full-back Ashley Young and midfielders Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata’s current deals expire in the summer of 2019. All of the players will be ready by January 1 to speak with interested clubs over a free transfer later at the end of the season. But in his plan to ensure some of the players remain, Mourinho is reported to have left Martial out of the list by naming only Shaw, Young, Herrera and Mata as players whose contract should be extended with long-term deals. David De Gea also runs in his last year but Mourinho has since made it clear … [Read more...]
Rashford, Martial may not be good for Mourinho but he is a career mentor to this player
Despite lacking enough playing time under Jose Mourinho, Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford is a career model and mentor to someone. Tahith Chong has revealed that he has been modelling his senior teammates at the Old Trafford, naming Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Mourinho has been accused of not giving Rashford enough to prove his worth in the Red jersey. The player’s exploit during the just concluded international break where he got to the scoresheet in two games for the Three Lions, made the accusation against Mourinho more intense. Although, the former Chelsea manager has defended himself by claiming that the young lad has been handed enough playing time under his reign. Chong, who is looking forward to a big and successful career as a … [Read more...]
Mourinho admits he is confused about reports on Pogba’s United future
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is confused about the whole reports on Paul Pogba’s Manchester United future which has flooded the media. Mourinho noted the fact that the player or his agent have not approached him on any issue means the player is happy at the club, hence, he is “completely in the dark” over the reports in the media. Media reports have claimed that Pogba is unhappy under Mourinho and his agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to get him out of the Old Trafford despite the insistence by the club’s chief, Ed Woodward on keeping the World Cup winner. Reports added that offers are already on the table for the Frenchman with Barcelona already in talks with Raiola while Juventus are keen to bring the player back to … [Read more...]
Mourinho attacks media again, says they make ‘compulsive lies’
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho again triggered his mouth-gun, shooting at the media for what he described as writing compulsive lies. He made the comment in reaction to reports that he has not given enough opportunity to England international striker Marcus Rashford the Old Trafford despite his quality. The 20-year-old proved his worth for the Three Lions over the international break, starting against both Spain and Switzerland and getting on the scoresheet in both games. But pundits believe he has not gotten the playing chance he deserves despite facing competition from Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial. Mourinho in his reaction said Rashford is a Manchester United player who has a meaningful number of appearances under his … [Read more...]
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