Ander Herrera has praised his former manager Jose Mourinho, insisting he ‘only feels gratitude to him’.

The Spanish midfielder, now at PSG, worked with Mourinho for two-and-a-half years at Manchester United, winning the Europa League and the FA Cup together.

Herrera was a regular in the starting XI under the Portuguese manager, and despite often falling-out with players at United – most noticeably fellow midfielder Paul Pogba – Mourinho did not have a problem with players who ‘worked hard and don’t mess him about’, says Herrera.

‘I only feel gratitude to him,’ Herrera told Spanish outlet AS.

‘The first of the seasons was fantastic, with three titles and I was chosen by the fans as the best player of the season.

‘He’s got personality yes but if you’re up front with him, work hard, don’t hide and don’t mess him about, you won’t have any problems.

‘I understand him because I think the same, you have to be tough and mature. He’s a beast with people who aren’t honest.’

Having moved to Paris on a free transfer last summer, the 30-year-old got his first taste of silverware in France when PSG were awarded the Ligue 1 title this season, after the French government cancelled the season.

But with the Bundesliga already restarting and leagues in England, Spain and Italy soon to follow suit, there has been criticism of what many regard as a hasty decision by the French authorities.

‘We were very surprised. I remember that in the team chat many of us were in shock, in fact some did not believe it,’ Herrera admitted.

‘I think it was a hasty decision because time is giving reason to the Bundesliga and hopefully the same will happen with the Spanish league and the rest.

‘We also do not know if the two French Cups (the Cup and the League Cup) will be played in August, the Champions League does not yet have a return date … There are many unknowns yet.’

SOURCE:- allfootballapp