Manchester United players hit training after 11-hour flight, Jose Mourinho praises commitment

Published 26/07/2016 at 13:37 GMT

Manchester United players went straight into a training session at 6.30am after landing back in England after their tour of China.

Jose Mourinho on team bus

Image credit: Reuters

Manager Jose Mourinho changed his plans after the friendly with rivals Manchester City was cancelled in Beijing due to a day of rain and a poor pitch.

The Portuguese praised his squad for their commitment following the session, which came after an 11-hour flight.

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He told ManUtd.com: "They are a great group of boys and the intensity of the session shows they are very professional in their outlook."

United take on Galatasaray on Saturday before beginning their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on August 14.

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