Manchester United players are angry with Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho was highly critical of his 

Manchester United players following the shock defeat to Huddersfield Town (Picture: Getty)
 

A number of Manchester United players are reportedly unhappy with the level of criticism 

aimed at them by Jose Mourinho following Saturday’s surprise defeat to Huddersfield Town. 

The Red Devils made a superb start to the 2017-18 campaign, winning six of their first eight 

Premier League games while taking full points from their Champions League group 

matches. United’s form had seen them level with City at the top of the table but their 

unbeaten 

run came to an end at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday as Huddersfield secured a 

remarkable victory. Goals from Aaron Mooy and Laurent Depoitre inspired the 2-1 win and 

Mourinho tore into his players following the final whistle, criticising their attitude and 

application. 

 United’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at the John 

Smith’s Stadium (Picture: Getty)  

Mourinho also said his team lined up as if they were competing in a friendly, but the 

manager’s outburst has surprised many United players, according to the Daily Mirror. It is 

claimed Mourinho’s relationship with his squad has been under strain since his comments 

and that the former Chelsea boss was ‘aloof and cold’ in training the following day. While the 

players expected criticism following their shock defeat and poor performance, there is 

reportedly a feeling around the squad that the United manager went too far. A number of 

United players are said to be surprised at Mourinho’s post-match comments. 

Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has also admitted he was 

‘stunned’ by Mourinho’s comments. ‘I thought it would be tough for United because of the 

atmosphere there but I felt they would come through it,’ Neville told Sky Sports. ‘I didn’t see 

the game live but I was stunned by the result and also by Jose Mourinho’s comment after 

about the application of the players, saying it was the worse he’s seen. Next 

Saturday becomes a huge game for Manchester United to get back on the bike.’ 

Mourinho will be looking for a response when United face Swansea City in the fourth round of the 

Carabao Cup on Tuesday night – the Premier League giants welcome Tottenham to Old 

Trafford at the weekend.