Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been “courageous” in the face of recent criticism of his team, according to ex-Red Devils defender Phil Neville.
United have lost two of their opening three Premier League matches of the season and on Monday were humbled 3-0 at home by Tottenham – the worst home loss in Mourinho’s career in management .
While the manager’s increasingly erratic behaviour has hit the headlines , Neville has been impressed by the Portuguese’s stout defence of his team.
“All the focus is on Jose because he is taking the battering at the moment.