How Jose Mourinho shocked Manchester United’s academy kids (in a nice way)
Young Reds in awe of the Special One as he provides them with bags of 'quality time and quality information'
JOSE MOURINHO gave the Manchester United academy kids a shock with a surprise visit to their classroom.
The United manager made his impromptu appearance before the youngsters set off to play in Mourinho's homeland of Portugal.
Some of the Reds Under 14 and Under 15 players are involved in a celebratory match against Benfica's academy side and Mourinho wanted to offer his good wishes.
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Said Head of Academy Nicky Butt: “As part of our preparation for foreign tours we like to teach our young players a little about the culture and language of the country they are visiting."
That’s where Mourinho could obviously help.
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Apparently, he had the boys mesmerised as he spoke about Portuguese culture and the language and was also able to give the players pointers as to the competitive approach of their Benfica counterparts.
Said Tour leader Les Parry: "He was brilliant, he came in and spoke to the boys like adults, answering some really well thought-out questions.
"The boys didn’t know he was going to come in so to see their faces when he walked through the door was wonderful.
"The most pleasing thing was the length of time he spoke to the players for, he didn’t come in just to show his face, he gave the boys quality time and quality information.
"I think the staff were just as in awe of him as the players were!"