3 reasons why Manchester United should sign Ivan Perisic

#2 Jose Mourinho kind of player

FBL-WC-2018-MATCH62-CRO-ENG — Perisic does not stop running

By now, we're all familiar with the criticism meted out against Anthony Martial. He simply doesn't track back enough. Martial is not too keen on carrying out his defensive duties. Though he puts in a shift every once in a while, it comes few and far in between.

Ivan Perisic, meanwhile, is all about industry. He is pretty formidable in aerial duels as well, winning an average of 1.8 aerial duels per game in the Serie-A last season and 1.7 in the World Cup.

Perisic is also a threat on the counter thanks to his speed and vision. Hence, Perisic comes across as an ideal Mourinho player. This is further underpinned by Perisic's never say die attitude which sees him never ever giving up on a football field.

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