The 27-year-old player made his first-team debut at 20, becoming one of just six academy players given their first-team debut by Portuguese coach Mourinho. Mourinho spent two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford before his unceremonious departure in December 2018 following a dismal start to the season, which saw a 3-1 defeat at Anfield sealing his fate.
During his time at the club, the player recalled experiences of training with the first team and feeling that the referees were biased towards the senior players. He recounted an incident where he argued with some of the older players, prompting a conversation with Mourinho.
The coach advised him to gain the respect of his teammates, and despite feeling initially rebuked, the player realized that Mourinho may have been testing his reaction. Eventually, he earned a place in the first-team squad and felt appreciated by Mourinho.
En resumen, el jugador de 27 años hizo su debut en el primer equipo a los 20 años bajo la dirección del entrenador portugués Mourinho. Tras una experiencia desafiante al sentirse injustamente tratado en los entrenamientos con el primer equipo, el jugador tuvo una conversación con Mourinho, quien le aconsejó ganarse el respeto de sus compañeros.
A pesar de sentirse inicialmente reprendido, el jugador finalmente ganó un lugar en el equipo principal y se sintió apreciado por Mourinho.
