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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explains player criticism: 'It's common sense to ask for more if you're not giving everything'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has stressed he does not care if criticising his players is a gamble, seeing it as 'common sense' if they are not giving him 100 per cent.

A number of members of the United squad have been the subject of public criticism from Mourinho this season, with Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial two recent examples.

When asked if his approach was a calculated risk, Mourinho told Sky Sports on Tuesday: 'I don't care. I don't even think about it. It is not a psychological approach.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has defended his criticism of players this season
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has defended his criticism of players this season
Anthony Martial returned to the side against Burnley and marked it with a goal
Forward Anthony Martial (left) and defender Luke Shaw (right) have both been criticised
Luke Shaw has been criticised but he has improved in recent performances

'I just try to be who I am.