Is Jose Mourinho starting to feel the strain? Now he’s picking fights with players

Alex Ferguson says he would never have criticised individual players in the media but Manchester United’s Portuguese manager has already hit out at two

Jose Mourinho watches from the stands against Swansea. Photo: AP

Jose Mourinho has picked fights throughout his trophy-laden coaching career, typically against soccer authorities, match officials, the media and opposing managers.

Now, he’s increasingly taking on his own players.

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