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Jose Mourinho said the victims of a deadly suicide bomb attack in Manchester were in the “minds and hearts” of his squad as United prepare for Wednesday’s Europa League final against Ajax in Stockholm.
The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 22 people, including children, and injured dozens at a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena on Monday.
“We’re all very sad about the tragic events last night, we can’t take out of our minds & hearts the victims & their families,” manager Mourinho said in comments on United’s Twitter feed.
“We have a job to do & will fly to Sweden to do that job. It’s a pity we cannot fly with the happiness we always have before a big game.”
Mourinho, who joined United last year, added: “I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one.”
The Portuguese led his players in a minute’s silence on United’s training pitches and the club said they were cancelling Tuesday’s pre-match press conference in Stockholm.
The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 22 people, including children, and injured dozens at a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena on Monday.
“We’re all very sad about the tragic events last night, we can’t take out of our minds & hearts the victims & their families,” manager Mourinho said in comments on United’s Twitter feed.
“We have a job to do & will fly to Sweden to do that job. It’s a pity we cannot fly with the happiness we always have before a big game.”
Mourinho, who joined United last year, added: “I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one.”
The Portuguese led his players in a minute’s silence on United’s training pitches and the club said they were cancelling Tuesday’s pre-match press conference in Stockholm.