Jose Mourinho has apologised to Inter Milan's fans for playing defensively against Champions League opponents Manchester United on Tuesday.

"It is a shame for the fans who have come here and seen a 0-0, but it was still a high quality game," he said.

"If we had played further up the field, then it gives us more options in attack, but it leaves us more room behind. They are quick on the wing, but then so too are (Davide) Santon and Maicon, who are truly fast.

"Is it better to have (Sulley) Muntari and (Javier) Zanetti covering for them or pressing (Darren) Fletcher a bit higher up the field? It is not an easy game, but it is a beautiful one."