WINTER BLUES

SANCHEZ JOINED AT ‘WRONG TIME’ SAYS JOSE AS HE ADMITS UNITED AREN’T GETTING BEST OUT OF HIM

JOSE Mourinho admits United are not getting the most out of Alexis Sanchez, and won’t see the best of him until next season.

Sanchez has scored once in eight games for United since his January move from Arsenal.

“What is wrong is that he came at the worst moment of the season, in the winter market,” said Mourinho ahead of today’s clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford.

“That’s why I don’t like the winter market very much.

“I think this was a chance that we didn’t want to lose and we made (the deal).

“But we don’t believe a lot in the winter market. And for sure next season will be better for him.

“But he is learning how to play with us and we are learning how to get the best out of him.

“He is not afraid to take responsibilities, not afraid to try things to (make them) happen. When he feels that he’s not as dangerous as he likes to be, he drops back, he tries things, tries to come to building-up areas.

“When he makes mistakes he tries to compensate immediately the mistakes with fantastic spirit, with a great transition to try and win back the ball. We are very happy.

“He’s fine. He’s happy that the team is getting results. Lately he was unhappy when we lost matches with him but he’s a guy with great maturity and attitude and we couldn’t be happier.”