Marcos Rojo was forced into hurriedly eating a banana during Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Rostov on Thursday night, after meal time was scrapped in a desperate bid to save time in United’s bloated fixture schedule.
Stomachs weren’t the only thing heard grumbling in the corridors at Old Trafford, as Jose Mourinho bemoaned a crowded fixture schedule which leaves his side with a paltry 72 hours to prepare for their game against Middlesbrough on Sunday.
“We now have to play Middlesbrough at 12 o’clock on Sunday. Why? It should be Monday night, or at least the last game on Sunday. Every other country gives its support to teams playing in Europe but I don’t think the Premier League gives a ‘S’” spluttered Mourinho as he wolfed down a corned beef sandwich.
United have played 41 competitive matches so far this season, more than any other Premier League club, forcing Mourinho to save precious time wherever he can, starting with the eating on the go solution speared headed by Rojo.
With United kicking off at 12 o’clock on Sunday at the Riverside, it’s fair to say that a Sunday Roast including veg and potatoes, mounds of stuffing, gravy boats and Apple Crumble to wash it all down are completely out of the question.
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— ㅤㅤ (@RojoEatBanana) 17 March 2017
