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Report Reveals Jose Mourinho 'Barely Speaking' With Manchester United Captain Antonio Valencia

Jose Mourinho is barely on speaking terms with Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia as the drama over the Red Devils' captaincy continues.

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Mourinho is thought to be upset that Valencia did not attend United's Carabao Cup tie against Derby, which they ultimately lost on penalties.

According to the Daily Mail, Mourinho criticised Valencia after the Derby defeat, believing he should have attended in his role as club captain, before dropping the Ecuadorian for the 3-1 loss at West Ham.

Mourinho is reportedly at odds with a number of players in his squad, having previously criticised Marcus Rashford in a team meeting in late September.