Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho met the media to preview Sunday’s match against Swansea City. The Portugese promised some summer transfer window signings, so he’s re-assuring fans that reinforcements are on the way to his extremely injury depleted squad.
So injury depleted that the manager himself might have to play, Mourinho joked.
Here’s a link to the video of the Mourinho press conference.
Mourinho said that Wayne Rooney may be an option for midfield, since he has nothing there other than Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera. Paul Pogba won’t be returning until the UEFA Europa League semifinal against Celta Vigo, the United boss said. On Timothy Fosu-Mensah he stated:
“And Tim Fosu-Mensah, an emergency to help the team, strong legs, energy; he’s another one that we will miss so we are in trouble but we will fight, that’s for sure.”
Mourinho added that of the three long term absentees, Juan Mata will be returning before either of the defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Here is the link to our starting XI prediction.
Odds via Sky Bet:
United- 2/5, Draw- 7/2, Swansea City 7/1
Prediction: United 1, Swansea City 0
Despite all the absentees, United were still able to muster up a point at City; in a match where they were dominated in terms of scoring opportunities. Versus 18th place Swansea City, I still see them managing to take all three points.
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