Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has hailed manager Jose Mourinho as an attacking manager. Mourinho has often been criticised for his ultra-defensive ‘Park the Bus’ policy. He employed a similar kind of set up in a 0-0 draw against Liverpool.
United are currently in sixth place with 18 points, six points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal. Mourinho had a tough start to his United career as he conceded four goals against his former employer Chelsea.
Herrera has rejuvenated himself under the Portuguese gaffer and also got his maiden Spain call-up during this season. The midfielder said, “There’s an idea of Mourinho that’s flawed, “In many games we’ve had more possession. Liverpool had more [in a 0-0 draw] but otherwise we’ve had more of the ball and more chances.
“Mourinho’s an attacking coach; what he’s not is a kamikaze. He doesn’t have us playing like mad men.
“He likes the ‘rest defence’ but he’s an attacking coach who gives players freedom.
“He’s also honest, sincere, says what he thinks to your face. If a coach isn’t honest, players rumble him. There’s a very good relationship. Mourinho’s very straight,” he added.
