Morinho not a defensive minded coach - Herrera

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has hailed club's manager Jose Mourinho as an attacking manager.

Morinho who is widely known for defensive style of football  has come under criticism in his career for conceding possession in favour of sitting back in defence.

However, in an interview with The Guardian and The
Daily Mail the Spanish midfielder called that
perception a "myth."


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"There's an idea of Mourinho that's flawed,"

Herrera said of the possession debate.

"In many games we've had more possession.
Liverpool had more [in a 0-0 draw] but
otherwise we've had more of the ball and more
chances. ...

"Mourinho's an attacking coach; what he's not
is a kamikaze. He doesn't have us playing like
mad men.

"He likes the 'rest defence' but he's an
attacking coach who gives players freedom.

"He's also honest, sincere, says what he thinks
to your face. If a coach isn't honest, players
rumble him. There's a very good relationship.
Mourinho's very straight."

Herrera also dismissed any rumblings of
turmoil between Mourinho and the players in
the dressing room at Old Trafford.

"The team's fine, enjoying the work, training
well. I like Mourinho's sessions: very dynamic,
always with the ball," Herrera said. "There are
no really long sessions or talks. He understands
what a footballer needs: 20 minutes, that's it.
No time to lose concentration."