Mourinho: "The start of the Premier League is too early, the players require more time"

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has reacted to the upcoming start date of the Premier League. The competition is set to get underway on August 10. Man United has 11 players taking part in the World Cup, seven of whom will participate in the final. Speaking to the Daily Star, Mourinho commented: "I believe that three weeks of rest is the minimum time that the body needs and the spirt to return to think about football. The players who took part in the World Cup will return in the same weekend that the Premier League starts. This means that they will not be ready to play matches. Another week is needed so that everyone can can be ready physically."