Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has suggested former Real Madrid star Iker Casillas is using his media influence to orchestrate a campaign against David De Gea as he tries to return to the Spanish national team.
The Spanish press has been critical of De Gea for some time over his poor form for La Roja, but according to Mourinho, there's more at play.
Per James Ducker of the Telegraph, he explained his theory in his pre-match press conference ahead of United's meeting with Crystal Palance on Saturday.
While he never mentioned Casillas by name, it seemed clear who he meant: "But why criticism in Spain?