Jose Mourinho has accused Paul Pogba’s critics of being blinded by envy as the Manchester United manager launched a staunch defence of the world’s most expensive player.

Rostov 1 Man United 1: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is relieved to be leaving Russia with an away goal and fully-fit squad after a tough Europa League clash on Rostov’s quagmire pitch.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s wish to have the Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch has fallen on deaf ears, with Uefa confirming it will go ahead as planned despite the surface not being in “perfect condition”.

Jose Mourinho has described Manchester United's Europa League pairing with FC Rostov as "a bad draw in every aspect".