Why Mourinho wants Sanchez’s locker positioned next to Rashford’s

Marcus Rashford celebrating with teammates after scoring for United[Photo:Courtesy]

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ordered Sanchez’s locker to be placed next to the one for Marcus Rashford in the dressing room so that the new signing can mentor the England youngster.

The Portuguese manager believes that Sanchez came with extra maturity and class to the united squad after the Chilean joined the Red Devils in a swap deal that involved Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal.

The Sun reports that Mourinho has requested Sanchez’s locker to be positioned between Rashford and Lingard’s so that the England youngsters can learn from him. Jose believes that with Sanchez’s experience of playing at the very highest level, Rashford and Lingard can learn a lot from him for their development.

Alexis Sanchez's locker to be positioned between Rashford's and Lingard's[Photo:Courtesy]

Rashford opened the scoring for Manchester United in their match against Yeovil in the third round of the FA cup. Sanchez provided the assist for Ander Herrera to score United’s second goal as he made his debut. Further goals from Lingard and Lukaku propelled United to fourth round of the FA cup.

Mourinho was pleased with Sanchez’s performance in the FA match on Friday saying that the former Barcelona star had no questions to answer at the Premier League level. Sanchez was in the field for 72 minutes against League Two side in the FA tie and Mourinho explained that he was substituted because he wasn’t ready to play 90 minutes. He believes Sanchez will become more better when he understand his team-mates and they understand him as well.

The 29-year-old Chilean could make his Premier League debut for United when they face Tottenham on Wednesday evening at Wembley.

Manchester United are hoping to continue with their winning streak even as they are facing one of their toughest Premier League opponents in Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday 31 in the evening. The Red devils are currently in position two in the Premier League table with 53 points as Spurs sits at position 5 with 45 points after 24 games played.