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Lampard believes Mourinho is just what Manchester United need

Football

By Mirror | May 30, 2016

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has backed Jose Mourinho to deliver success to Manchester United .

Lampard won back-to-back Premier League titles in the Portuguese's first two season in England and believes he will have a similar impact at Old Trafford.

“Jose will have a massive effect at United," the New York FC star told the Sun .

“He knows how to get a team winning by putting his own imprint on them. His personality reflects his teams and, looking from afar, Manchester United have needed that.

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“They had a lot of quality in their squad but not much oomph. He has a base there but will bring in players and he will galvanise players."

Mourinho was confirmed as the man in charge at Old Trafford on Friday morning, replacing Louis van Gaal.

The Dutchman paid the price for missing out on the Champions League places this season, with even an FA Cup win not being able to save him from the sack.

Van Gaal attracted widespread criticism for the Red Devils' defensive style of play last season and Lampard believes Mourinho's arrival will energise the side.

“He will bring an energy to the team, will be effective and win games," he continued.

“Fans want to win and of course they want great style. You can talk all day about style and everyone wants beautiful football but winning is what it’s all about.

“Look at Arsenal, everyone says they’re great on the ball yet they’ve not won anything because they don’t have the grit to grind games out. To be a complete team and be successful over a period of time you have to be able to do both sides of the game."