Mourinho therefore faces an immediate challenge in recruiting new players, without the temptation of Champions League football in year one. - Unbalanced squad -The squad still looks unbalanced and, by Van Gaal's own recognition, lacking in pace and creativity. Manchester United will be expecting to make it third time lucky in their attempt to replace Alex Ferguson with the appointment of Jose Mourinho as the club's new manager. The Portuguese, 53, has won multiple league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Portugal and led both Porto and Inter Milan to success in the Champions League. He has long since coveted the United managerial job and, having finally got his wish, the hard work starts here.

Source: Standard Digital May 28, 2016 16:30 UTC