Jose: Our hearts go out to the victims

JOSE MOURINHO says the “hearts and minds” of everyone at Manchester United are with those affected by the horrific attack that killed 22 people and injured 59 more.

An explosion rocked the city on Monday evening when a bomb was let off at the end of a concert by pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena.

United scrapped their press conference ahead of tonight’s final, while the team held a minute’s silence at training before flying to Sweden.

Mourinho said: “We are all very sad about the tragic events last night, we cannot take out of our minds and our hearts the victims and their families.

“I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one.

“This is a city that today stands as one, united and resolute.”

Many of the squad took to social media to express their sympathy and solidarity after the attack.

United captain Wayne Rooney posted on Twitter: “Devastating news this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”

Daley Blind said he “can’t believe what happened last night”, while Ashley Young said his thoughts were “with all that lost loved ones & prayers for those being treated in hospitals”.

United winger Jesse Lingard said “this beautiful city” will “stand together in this dark hour”.