Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says the players welcome the passion of manager Jose Mourinho.

Mata feels it would be a mistake for the controversial Mourinho, who was also sent to the stands against Burnley, to abandon the fiery side that brought him so much success in the past.

The Spaniard said: “Passion is needed in life. He has always been like this. That is what I believe. It is very important for me to have passion in what you do.

“If one day I lose that passion I wouldn't be happy because I couldn't play at my best level. Passion is something you need to perform at your highest level and to push your limits even more."