Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has apologised after he liked a post on Instagram which called for the sack of manager Jose Mourinho.
An account dedicated to the United captain, called ‘teamvalencia25’, posted after their 0-0 draw at home to Valencia on Tuesday, saying: “I’m not even surprised about the outcome of this game.
“I always look forward to our games but recently Mourinho has made watching us a punishment. Something needs to change. It’s time for Mourinho to go.”
The post was liked by Valencia, but he has now said sorry through a post on Twitter, explaining: “Yesterday, I liked a post on Instagram without reading the text that accompanied the picture.
“These are not my views and I apologise for this. I am fully supportive of the manager and my team-mates. We are all giving our everything to improve the results.”
This is not the first time a United player has found themselves in trouble for their activity on social media in recent times.
Paul Pogba was last week filmed by Sky Sports News cameras in a heated exchange with Mourinho, who was heard to question the timing of a video posted by the midfielder on Instagram.
United are currently on a run of four matches without a win, and have not won at home since the opening day of the campaign, when they beat Leicester City 2-1 on August 10.
Following their goalless draw against Valencia, United’s players and Mourinho are at their training ground, as they prepare to play Newcastle United this weekend.
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