The head coach of Manchester United Jose Mourinho suggests that without the League Cup, English teams could approach the matches of European cups more fresh.

In the third round of the English League Cup, MJ beat Burton, who played in the Championship, 4: 1.

"If you ask me:" Will English football survive or become even better without the League Cup? ", I will answer:" Perhaps, "- said Mourinho BBC Radio 5.

Despite the fact that Mourinho made 9 substitutions in comparison with the Premier League match, 11 players of teams (former and current) came to the field as part of the mankunians,.

"If the tournament is official, then it is important for Manchester United and for me as a coach. I want the players to think the same way. Since we play in this tournament, we need to respect sponsors and rivals.

We are doing everything in our power, "- said Jose.

"If we can win the tournament, we will win it. If not - then only because the rivals were better ".

Last season it was the "Red Devils" who triumphed in the League Cup, beating Southampton (3: 2) in the final,. Without taking into account the Super Bowl of England, this trophy was the first for Mourinho in the MJ.

In the 1/8 finals, the mankunians on the road will compete with Swansea.