Wayne Rooney’s performance will be heavily scrutinised by Jose Mourinho who is strict disciplinarian.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Manchester United’s pre-season tour of China, but the location of his debut will act as consolation for the player.
The United boss has also backed him to make a similar rise to the first team as Raphael Varane did during his time at Real Madrid.
“I think it was very important for me to get some minutes and show the manager and show the team that I can help them”.
“I am excited for it”, the United captain said of the campaign ahead, shortly after landing in Shanghai. “Of course we’re getting ready for the new season so we are trying to do everything the coach is asking”.
With Mourinho in charge, and some impressive signings been made, punters may decide to use their free bet on the Red Devils lifting the title for the first time since 2013.
Jose knows that will be a problem in the longer-run and must now assist him to learn the basic English language before the premier league season starts by playing him constantly in matches.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is desperate to win silverware with Manchester United following his transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
“I think you always feel pressure when you play for Manchester United”, he added.
Fulham were thought to be one of the first clubs to make a move for the England Under-19 global but they want a permanent deal and the Daily Mail claim United are only interested in a loan.
“Always you feel you have to prove yourself each season”. It is this potential that Mourinho is looking forward to working with and in nurturing the youngster.
“I would say it was a good game”.
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Bailly will have more opportunities in the coming weeks to impress his new manager against sterner opposition.
