Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims his side lack the technical quality to build out from the back following a goalless draw with Valencia.
The Red Devils were held to a 0-0 scoreline by Spanish side Valencia at home a draw that marked fourth game without a win for the hosts. Mourinho feels his side created enough chances but was unlucky not to find the back of the net. The draw piled more pressure on the Special One with reports last month claiming that he has had an outburst with United some of United players.
“We don’t have the technical quality to build out from the back… we know we won’t create 20 chances. We know that our attacking players are not in the best moments of confidence and individual displays,” he said.
“We have had a lot of discussions amongst the team and now we are sticking together to try and make sure we turn it around and be back where we belong,” he added.
Jose Mourinho men will be hoping to end the bad run on Saturday 6th when they host Newcastle United at Old Trafford in a Premier League game.
Paul Pogba has revealed that he is no longer allowed to speak to journalists after Manchester United matches following his recent criticism of Jose Mourinho‘s approach.
Pogba called on United to “attack, attack, attack” while speaking to reporters after last month’s draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers and was subsequently told he would not captain the team again under Mourinho.
The United midfielder had previously used the Old Trafford mixed zone to say that he would be fined if he spoke truthfully about whether or not he is happy at the club.And when asked to stop and offer his thoughts on Tuesday night’s goalless Champions League draw with Valencia, Pogba informed journalists: “I’ve been told I’m not allowed [to talk].”
Pogba instead posted to his official social media channels, tweeting: “Let’s keep fighting United #mufc”
Three days earlier, after the 3-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium, the 25-year-old had responded to requests for comment from reporters by saying: “You want me dead?”
Pogba and Mourinho’s relationship has become strained over the past few months, with the midfielder’s agent Mino Raiola agitating for a move away from Old Trafford.
Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have all been touted as possible destinations for Pogba, who joined United for a then-world record £87.6m fee in 2016.
Pogba remains United’s all-time record signing and a highly valuable commercial asset to the club, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reluctant to let him leave.Paul
Pogba has also issued a rallying cry to Manchester United’s players and fans after the dire goalless draw with Valencia in their Champions League clash.
United could not find a way through at Old Trafford, leading to scathing criticism from pundits including club legend Paul Scholes.
But Pogba has attempted to lift the spirits of his team-mates and fans with a post on social media.