Jose Mourinho: player power is problem in modern football

Ex-Man Utd manager speaks publicly for first time since being sacked

Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United manager in December 2018
Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United manager in December 2018
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Jose Mourinho believes player power is now so strong in the top clubs that managers wield little influence in the changing room.

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