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Jose Mourinho retains backing of Manchester United stars amid 'nasty' claims
JOSE MOURINHO reportedly remains popular among Manchester United players amid claims of dressing room unrest.
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After three consecutive defeats, the United boss came in for criticism for his public attacks on Jesse Lingard, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Luke Shaw.
It was claimed Mourinho's comments were 'nasty' and 'more personal' than those made by Sir Alex Ferguson, who was infamous for his hairdryer treatment.
But according to the Manchester Evening News, senior players at the club feel they have "never experienced a more optimistic atmosphere during their time at the club'.
And Mourinho's relationship with his Spanish-speakers players is used as an example of the good mood within United.
Man United boss Jose Mourinho
The report says: "United players are 'chuffed' with the new regime, with the fixed days off cited as the most pleasing aspect about it."
While the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba is said to have brought a "more bullish mood" among the players.
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