Tag: Mauricio_Pochettino

Mourinho the key to United’s stopper bid

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will reportedly only agree to a move to Manchester United if Jose Mourinho is named the manager. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a £30million bid for the highly-rated 23-year-old French defender who has admitted to being frustrated at his lack of first-team action under current boss Zinedine Zidane due to the form…

José Mourinho’s headline grabbing is ‘shielding’ Manchester United’s players

Nemanja Matic says manager ‘knows what he is doing’• Midfielder claims Mourinho’s antics deflect criticismJosé Mourinho’s habit of turning the focus on himself is calculated to help the team and it is working, according to Nemanja Matic.After Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Burnley Mourinho claimed some journalists would be disappointed his side had not lost. This followed his demand for…

Most touches, passes and interceptions: Manchester United midfielder’s sensational display vs Stoke

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick put in a typically assured display in the 3-0 win over Stoke City on Tuesday. Carrick had been struggling with an injury in recent weeks but he started against the Potters after completing a cameo from the substitute’s bench in the FA Cup win over Derby last weekend. Playing alongside Marouane Fellaini in midfield, Carrick…