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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho told to be more like Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp for one reason
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho could take a leaf out of Jurgen Klopp’s book when it comes to showing more emotion.
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That’s the view of former United striker and coach Brian McClair.
Jose Mourinho has already cut a frustrated figure on the touchline in pre-season so far, bemoaning a lack of transfer activity and the absence of his first-team stars.
The Portuguese appears concerned about the upcoming season and his public call out of Anthony Martial not returning to their pre-season tour of the US following the birth of his son has not sat well with some fans.
Meanwhile, on Merseyside, Jurgen Klopp is enjoying working with his young Liverpool squad in pre-season that even saw them beat the Red Devils 4-1 in the International Champions Cup.
You should, at some point, look as though you are enjoying it.
Klopp is no stranger to showing his enthusiasm from the dugout but McClair feels Mourinho needs to show his fans he is enjoying his job more than he his currently letting on.
"There has to be a balance," McClair told BBC World Service Sport.
"You should, at some point, look as though you are enjoying it.
"It is fine to be critical, upset and happy - Sir Alex had those moments too, but there were several times where he looked very happy.
"Jose maybe enjoys himself internally but from a football point of view, the Manchester United fans would very much welcome to see him smiling and laughing at appropriate times.
"From an opposite view, your great rivals have been Liverpool and they have a coach (Jurgen Klopp) who does laugh and smile and look pleased to be there. That must grate as well at times if you are a United fan."
United have one final pre-season game on Sunday against Bayern Munich before they play their first match of the campaign in Friday night’s Premier League opener against Leicester.
The Red Devils finished above rivals Liverpool in the table last term but both clubs were well behind champions Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s men broke the 100-points barrier.