Jose Mourinho says he would be 'really sad' if Manchester United's showdown with Liverpool is tarnished by sick chants from fans, but does not fear the personal abuse he faces at Anfield.
The toxic rivalry has resulted in supporters taunting each other over the Munich and Hillsborough tragedies, and Mourinho backed a joint statement from the clubs calling for better behaviour when they meet on Monday night.
His own chequered history with Liverpool while in charge of Chelsea means he will be a target for the Anfield crowd on his first visit there as United manager.
But Mourinho has never been one to shy away from controversy, or hostility, when it comes to facing Liverpool and insists it will not affect him.