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Mourinho's speech after FA Cup final lose discouraged players

Jose Mourinho's speech in the dressing room deflated United squad [Photo: Courtesy]

Manchester United lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley last Saturday after Hazard converted a penalty following Phil Jones foul on the Belgium in United’s box.

After the match, it was reported that some players in the squad disagreed with Jose Mourinho’s line up for the match. Most of them wanted Erick Bailly to start at the back but Mourinho opted for Phil Jones who fouled Hazard to award Chelsea the penalty that caused them the FA Cup glory.

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