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Mourinho rejects 'best coach in the world' tag

Yuriy Vernydub may believe Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world, but the Manchester United manager is not convinced.

The Zorya head coach was full of praise for his opposite number ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash in Odessa, from which United need a draw to secure their progression.

Vernydub admitted his side were nervous ahead of their first meeting with the Premier League side - which finished 1-0 to United - something he hopes to avoid in matchday six.

Facing Mourinho was an honour for the 50-year-old, Vernydub describing the Portuguese as "a great coach" and someone he is desperate to learn from.