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Manchester United star Ander Herrera has spoken out about Jose Mourinho, citing him as the person behind his brilliant form this season.
The 27-year-old has registered more starts than in his previous two campaigns at the club, and believes the Portuguese's confidence in him has helped him develop.
Last time out the Spaniard put in a man of the match performance in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
And according to Herrera, who spoke to ManUnited.com, Mourinho's presence both on and off the pitch has influenced his form greatly.
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(Photo: Reuters)
"I am very thankful to him. This season has been the most regular one for me at the club and that is with Mourinho on the bench. I am very happy," said Herrera.
The former Athletic Bilbao man recalled the impact the Portguese had on him from the moment he joined the club in the summer, and what was said in their first conversation.
"He gave me, from the first day, a lot of confidence and he told me I was going to be an important player for him. I will always be thankful but football changes.
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"We have great players and Manchester United has the capacity to sign big players, so I cannot sleep.
"I have to keep working, performing and giving what the manager wants me to give."