Mourinho to boycott media

Mourinho was given a five match European ban after his comments after Real Madrid’s defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League last month.

His assistant Aitor Karanka said: “It’s UEFA who have sanctioned him and as of right now they haven’t communicated the reason why they have sanctioned the coach.

“It’s his decision [not to speak to the press], like every time that I’ve come out. Both he and the club are going to defend themselves for justice and defend themselves from what has happened. He doesn’t want to talk or make a comment.”