Mourinho says United lacked belief under Van Gaal


Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 27/4/17 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he inherited a good group of players from predecessor Louis van Gaal, but that they lacked the happiness and belief that they have since discovered.

United extended their unbeaten run to 24 games in Thursday's 0-0 derby draw against Manchester City, despite a lengthy injury list and the additional workload of a Europa League campaign that has taken them into the semi-finals.

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