Jose Mourinho opens up about Scott McTominay at Man United
Jose Mourinho discusses the performances of Man United midfielder Scott McTominay
Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on Scott McTominay following his strong performances in Manchester United’s midfield in recent weeks.
The youngster has been filling in for some of the Red Devils’ injured midfield players, including Ander Herrera, and he has been demonstrating a maturity beyond his years with some of his performances.
McTominay has made a total of nine Premier League appearances this season so far and the 21-year-old Englishman will be hoping to hold down a regular spot in the first-team between now and the end of the campaign.
And Mourinho has admitted that he has been delighted by McTominay’s application since being called upon by the Red Devils boss this season.
Speaking at a news conference at Carrington ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Sevilla, Mourinho said: “He’s playing well. He’s using every minute on the pitch and outside the pitch to learn. He’s humble – he wants to learn.
“He doesn’t want headlines or flashes. He just wants to work, improve and be useful for his team. He was progressively getting chances to play. He got the injuries of Michael Carrick, [Marouane] Fellaini, [Paul] Pogba, [Ander] Herrera – basically all of the midfield players had one injury during the season and he was getting minutes and getting experience.
“The best way to improve is to be on the pitch, of course, but he’s a good learner and I remember his beginnings when sometimes he was not even on the bench but I was taking him with the team as the extra player.
“I remember clearly him in the meetings, in the dressing room at half-time eating every word, listening to every thing. So I think his humble nature is what is making him a good player for us.”
Manchester United now turn their attentions towards FA Cup affairs and their quarter-final clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Devils moved up into second place in the Premier League table on Saturday thanks to their impressive 2-1 win over Liverpool FC at Old Trafford last weekend.
Manchester United are aiming to at least finish in the top four this season after they ended up in sixth place in the table last term.
