Henrikh Mkhitaryan has spoken of his early problems at Manchester United.
The Armenian admits a poor derby performance in defeat to Manchester City was a wake up call.
"I played really bad against City," he says, looking back. "As a footballer you just have to try to learn what you've done bad and what I could do good.
"During that time, I had conversations with Jose Mourinho. You can feel the confidence he gives you.
"I kept talking to (agent) Mino Raiola. We are like two friends before anything else. He said, 'Mikhi, you know what, this is life experience'. I said, 'Mino, I know and I will never give up. I've had a long way to come to Manchester United and one day for sure I will play'."