Jose Mourinho has conceded that Manchester United are at risk of missing out on the top four due to the competitive nature of the English Premier League.
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Premier League leaders Chelsea play three games in 10 days whereas Manchester United, Manchester City and Spurs play three matches in eight days and Liverpool have three fixtures in seven days.
Monday’s meeting will be the first time David Moyes has returned as a manager to Old Trafford since he was sacked by United in 2014. It’s not just a very calm and intelligent board and owners, they know what they want, they have big experience already and they’re very calm and pragmatic – I have good conditions to work.
“But in the central defender position, we have all of them”.
After being in doldrums for the past three seasons, United needed a change in the brand of football and they have certainly got that under Mourinho’s reign. They defend well. They don’t care what people say, what people think.
With United showing signs of a more attacking approach under Mourinho and with four trophies still up for grabs, Mourinho is confident that 2017 will be positive for fans at Old Trafford.
But the most impressive aspect of Mourinho since he has taken over the reins, has been his ability to address the gaping holes in the squad – with bold and straightforward signings.
However, the 53-year-old said he never deviated too far from his principles when things were not going according to plan. Mourinho has deployed Pogba in a midfield three at Manchester United.
Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones have formed a good partnership at the back over the last few weeks and have looked solid and composed in recent games, leading to a run of good results.
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He scores goals, plays well, I am really happy for him because he will end his career on his high – not in America or China.
