What Jose Mourinho told Sky Sports colleagues about Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson

Graeme Souness revealed Jose Mourinho advised his Sky Sports activities colleagues Dean Henderson believes he ought to have been launched to Manchester United’s crew two years in the past.

Henderson has been built-in into United’s squad this season, taking part in back-up to David de Gea after two optimistic seasons on mortgage at Sheffield United.

Henderson’s presence initially appeared to have a optimistic affect on De Gea’s type, however the Spanish goalkeeper made two mistakes against Everton, which has placed renewed scrutiny on his position as the No.1 at Old Trafford.

Souness says he’s a fan of Henderson and believes he might resolve an issue place for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

He mentioned on Sky Sports activities: “I believe he’s an enormous character, I believe he’s stuffed with himself, which I like.

“Jose Mourinho works with us and advised us that he feels he ought to’ve been within the crew a few years in the past. I like that a couple of participant, in the event that they’re stuffed with themselves – then, nice – so long as they’ll again it up.

“You talked about Alisson, in case you return three years in the past, Liverpool had been an almost crew, they signed gamers, Alisson and Van Dijk, now they’re conceding daft objectives. They had been an almost crew after which with two gamers, they turned the actual deal.

“He should have an excellent goalkeeper, as a result of it doesn’t matter how a lot of the ball you’ve or in case you’re dominating video games, a goalkeeper will at all times must make one or two saves in a sport.”

Souness additionally argued that De Gea’s errors imply that some outfield gamers could also be questioning whether or not the Spaniard needs to be the first-choice goalkeeper or not.

He mentioned: “I’m a fan of Henderson, I believe it’s solely a matter of time. In case you take a look at Sheffield United’s plight, I believe he’s the one greatest purpose they’re the place they’re.

“In case you take a look at Man United, De Gea is making errors, and as a supervisor, you’ll be able to solely tolerate that for therefore lengthy as a result of if he’s making errors then that impacts on the entire crew.

“You may guess there’s rumblings about De Gea from outfield gamers, assured.”