Jose Mourinho explains Manchester United selection for FC Rostov clash

JOSE MOURINHO has explained his selection for Manchester United’s clash with FC Rostov.

Manchester United players travel to Russia for Europa League match

Mourinho has made seven changes for this evening’s Europa League clash. 

Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the only players to keep their places from the draw with Bournemouth.

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Jose Mourinho has explained his Manchester United selection for the clash with FC Rostov

And Mourinho has revealed he has made the changes to make Manchester United more solid.

“We have to try to adapt to it," Mourinho told BT Sport

“We have to try to create a team with qualities to fight against a hard opponent and difficult conditions. 

“So we try to adapt, to be solid, to be competitive because we have to manage to get a result.

“I don’t think it’s a passing game, I don’t think it’s a game for creation or great dynamic.

“It will be more direct, more flighted than played, so let’s go for it.”

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