Mourinho 'will not recall' loanees to Old Trafford

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Mourinho is not planning on recalling United's loan players. EFE/Archivo

Speaking ahead of his team's narrow victory over Burnley on Saturday, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed that on-loan trio Andreas Pereira, Sam Johnstone and Timothy Fosu-Mensah will not be recalled for the second half of the season.

When asked about the aforementioned players, who are on loan at Valencia, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace respectively, Mourinho said: "Pereira is happy. He's playing. My only concern is that he's playing in a position that doesn't exist in Manchester United.

"We will need an update in relation to that. But the experience he's having, playing in a competition, in a good club with a big fan base, and with pressure around. I think it is an amazing experience for him and we are happy to let him stay there."

Regarding Sam Johnstone Mourinho explained: "[He is] at Aston Villa [and] is playing all the time and is an important player for them and they are going to fight for promotion. We are also happy to have him there.

"And Tim Fosu-Mensah's getting matches in Crystal Palace - so nobody is coming back," concluded the Portuguese.

Manchester United are not missing their three loan players, with the 'Red Devils' securing a 1-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to goal from Anthony Martial.   

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