DEFIANT BOSS INSISTS HIS JOB IS SAFE

contemplating his future at Old Trafford eight months after signing from Arsenal. Mourinho had already upset Marcus Rashford after questioning his attitude in a team meeting last week and it was notable that the England striker refused to celebrate after scoring in the 3-1 defeat by West Ham. Sportsmail revealed last week that several players — including Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly and Andreas Pereira — have sided with Pogba against Mourinho as the divisions in the camp continue to grow. Mourinho insisted yesterday that he does not fear for his job but would not say if he has held talks with United chief Ed Woodward ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Valencia. It remains to be seen if Mourinho recalls Valencia and Sanchez as he comes under scrutiny in the wake of the defeat at West Ham. Former United defender Patrice Evra sat next to Woodward in the directors’ box and was then seen chatting to Pogba and Martial, leading to speculation among players and staff. The gossip continued on the team bus but there is understood to have been an awkward hush when Mourinho climbed on board. The mood on the train home was described by an insider as ‘like a morgue’. Jamie Carragher believes Mourinho will be sacked in one of the international breaks — in a week’s time or in midNovember — if he does not turn things round. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: ‘I have no doubt from his comments that some players are trying harder than others, that he has lost the dressing room. There’s no doubt there’s a massive problem there.’