Mourinho’s Satire for MU Survival Game

DBasia.news –  Marcus Rashford gave Jose Mourinho his first defeat as Tottenham Hotspur coach. Manchester United won 2-1 over Spurs at Old Trafford, Thursday (5/12) AM.

Tottenham was left behind when the game ran for six minutes after Marcus Rashford listed his name on the scoreboard. Although Dele Alli equalized at 1-1, Rashford’s 49th minute penalty was the differentiator.

Jose Mourinho rates, Manchester United’s tactics went well when facing a team that has better quality. As the Red Devils plays qucik defense and counterattack.

“Manchester United performed well against teams who performed well this season such as Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester City. From the tactic side, it will be easier for them,” explained Mourinho as reported by Goal.

“They are not afraid to have a defensive approach. It’s easier for them to fight a better team, against a team that wants more balls,” he added.

“We started the second half with goals that could not have been avoided. We were not vigilant and let Rashford attack. Once he was in the penalty box, it was difficult to defend and Rashford was smart to wait for the touch,” said The Special One.

“In the first half, they started aggressively and intensely. They deserved to excel, even 2-0. Then we took control of the game. The goal at the start of the second half gave Man United the chance to play as they wanted.”

These results has caused Jose Mourinho’s first defeat as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Harry Kane and his colleagues fell to eighth position of the standings.