- Manchester United gaffer, Jose Mourinho, has put Alexis Sanchez's new locker next to Marcus Rashford
- Mourinho believes that the move increase their team bonding and help create a better partnership
- He also believes the ex-Arsenal winger can guide Rashford with his wealth of experience at the top level
Manchester United gaffer, Jose Mourinho, has put Alexis Sanchez's new locker next to Marcus Rashford to help them create a bonding that will likely lead to a better strike partnership.
The 55-year-old Mourinho wants Sanchez to help mentor the England ace, 19, following his arrival from Arsenal this week.
Jose Mourinho puts Alexis Sanchez locker next to Rashford to create strike bonding
He believes the ex-Arsenal winger can guide Rashford with his wealth of experience at the top level.
A source inside Old Trafford said: "The gaffer is always looking for an edge. Jose likes players of all ages to be able to mix.
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"It doesn’t seem a coincidence that Alexis’ new locker is right in the middle where Marcus and Jesse Lingard sit.
"There is also a feeling behind the scenes that Alexis can now take Rashford to another level.
"Alexis is already involved in all the banter and he bounces around the place. He's settling in really well here."
Jose Mourinho believes that Sanchez can help mentor Rashford
Sanchez joined on Monday in a straight swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan with the Gunners.
The 29-year-old has become the highest paid player in Premier League history with a £505,000-a-week deal.
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He made his United debut on Friday night in a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round win at League Two side Yeovil.
Rashford scored in the match and is looking to prove to Mourinho he is worthy of a place in the starting eleven.
NAIJ.com previously reported that Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez, has moved out of his £816 (N412k) -a-night room at the Lowry Hotel as he remains keen on getting a more permanent residence.
Sanchez had been living in the hotel, which happens to be where his manager Jose Mourinho stays.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng