Jose Mourinho slams players’ efforts after United’s Europa League defeat

Manchester United slumped to 2-1 loss to Turkish side Fenerbahce, drawing sharp criticism from Jose Mourinho

Manchester United’s poor show in 2016 continued as they slumped to a 2-1 loss to Turkish side Fenerbahce in the Europa League group stage.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has criticised the players for their poor show in the Europa League group match Fenerbahce (REUTERS)

Goals from Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a good lead as Wayne Rooney struck a late consolation goal for Manchester United. Defeat puts Jose Mourinho’s team in third position in Group A behind Dutch side Feyenoord and Fenerbahce.