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#5 Will Mourinho be defensive again?

AC Milan v Manchester United - International Champions Cup 2018

Against the top teams last season, Mourinho had most often set out a defensive line up, often restraining his more attacking players and asking them to be more involved in pressing and playing to keep the opposition at bay.

The game against Milan showed how this depleted United team could still play exciting counter attacking football, using the pace of Sanchez and the vision of Andreas Pereira to good effect.

But Mourinho, notoriously known for his tendency to be defensive, could reign in the United attackers and ask them to sit deep and show less ambition. Against Milan, United saw less of the ball and yet wasted little time in possession, looking to hit the opposition on the counter and play more direct balls. United fans will be hoping Mourinho keeps the integrity of his team intact.

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