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Jose Mourinho Takes Cheap Shot at Man United Board After Praising Juve's Defensive Duo

Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on Juventus' defensive duo of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci after the pair shut out Manchester United in the Champions League, with the Portuguese boss also taking aim at the club's transfer policy in the process.

Mourinho's pursuit for new central defenders over the summer was well documented, but he failed to obtain any of his targets and it is still a sore point for the United manager.

Juve outclassed their opponents on Tuesday night as Paulo Dybala's first half strike was enough to seal all three points, but Mourinho suggested the root of the Serie A sides' victory - and their continued success - was due to the prowess of both Bonucci and Chiellini.