Ibrahimovic hit 50 goals in 51 appearances for PSG last season and is viewed by Mourinho as the man to solve United’s goalscoring problems and help the development of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
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Only time will tell whether he is able to emulate the legendary manager he calls his friend, advisor and idol and is able to bring back the “fear factor” at Old Trafford which was once ever-present at the club.
“My decision on Zlatan is the outcome of many hours of study, analysis and discussion with my staff”. He earned 5 yellow cards and 1 red card last season, according to Squawka.
“Clearly the three-man group are convinced he’s the right man and I go along with that, yes”.
Mourinho dismissed concerns that Ibrahomovic, approaching the end of his career, would crack under the pressures of a grueling English Premier League season. He was not the first option, but he was playing every game.
“They’ve taken that decision and obviously we’ll agree with them”. But obviously they have a lot of talent as well, so it is not just about the togetherness of a team like Leicester, they actually play well together, have a lot of talented players in their team, so they deserved it.
“But of course, Leicester City champions, considering where they were the season before, it was a shock, but they deserved it”, Beckham signed off.
Could there be more surprises again this season? “I’m sure it’ll be a good week”. I’ve spoken to him. Dortmund are ideal opponents for Juan Mata to work on his promptness in the No. 10 role, while Memphis’s pace would complement the attack better than Will Keane – even though his outing would be for the benefit of the team.
What do you expect from all the new big-name managers? “I like communication and push them to communicate”. Here are all the major changes and the one particular vacant number that has got people speculating.
It could be another very unpredictable campaign?
“I think since the first day everything is clear between us”, said Mourinho. My previous club had a great offer. I promise respect and I like him. “We have three faces who fit the profile”, the 53-year-old said when asked about Pogba.
“The way I’m building the team is more important for me with the players from other positions than the one I think who is going to play as the striker”.
“But in my club we are not going to have that”.
But, for Beckham, it’s none of the above because the Manchester United legend predicts that his former side will be crowned champions in May.
“I don’t know – you always have to play for your future”, the 21-year-old answered.
Is that heart or head saying that?
“There will always be players that are coming in”. This match, though, will be a good way to see how far they’ve come, as well as how far they have to go.
“So we’re practicing that in training sessions and hopefully we can take that into games and show a very strong side”.
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Dyke told the UK’s Sky Sports News that the board were due to rubber-stamp Allardyce’s appointment.
