Jose Mourinho Has Banned Manchester United Players from Playing Pokemon Go on Matchdays

Jose Mourinho wants nothing to do with Charizard.

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Even Manchester United players are on a mission to become Pokemon masters.

According to reports, Jose Mourinho has had to implement a ban on Pokemon Go for 48 hours before a matchday, after a handful of players became more interested in trying to catch Pikachu than find the back of the net during training.

As reported by the Daily Star, a source at Old Trafford said:

"The only thing he has picked up on which he's told the lads of is his concern about Pokemon.

Manchester United are currently in China as they prepare for the new Premier League season.

[via RT]

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