Man Utd still have players I didn't want 6 years ago — Jose Mourinho on the rot at Old Trafford
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Jose Mourinho during his time at Manchester United boss || Image credit: Imago

Man Utd still have players I didn't want 6 years ago — Jose Mourinho on the rot at Old Trafford

Faruq Ibrahim 21:06 - 22.04.2024

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United still have players he deemed unprofessional from his time at the club.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has taken aim at several players who are still at the club, claiming that he didn't want them in his side during his tenure.

Mourinho's Remarks

In an interview with The Telegraph, Mourinho expressed his discontent with certain players who have remained at Manchester United since his departure. He stated, "There are still a couple of players still there I didn't want five or six years ago." 

Mourinho also commented on his professional relationship with former CEO Ed Woodward, suggesting it could have been better.

Professional Profile Criticism

Mourinho criticised the professional standards of some players at Manchester United, stating, "I think they represent a little bit of what I consider not the best professional profile to a club of a certain dimension." 

However, he also acknowledged that he did his job at the club and expressed his desire for Manchester United to succeed. While Mourinho did not specify the names of the players he was referring to, several members of his squad from his final season at Old Trafford are still part of the team under current manager Erik ten Hag.

Jose Mourinho and Luke Shaw had a fractious relationship at Manchester United || Image credit: Imago
Jose Mourinho and Luke Shaw had a fractious relationship at Manchester United || Image credit: Imago

Mourinho's relationship with Luke Shaw has been particularly tumultuous, dating back to 2015 when he took over as United boss while Shaw was sidelined with a double leg break. 

Mourinho criticised Shaw's performance upon his return to the pitch, and their relationship remained strained with further criticisms about Shaw's fitness and performance. 

Despite the ups and downs, Mourinho enjoyed success during his tenure at Manchester United, winning the Europa League and the EFL Cup in the 2016-17 season.

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