TOUCHING: Why Jose Mourinho is the best manager in the world – Eric Bailly.

Eric Bailly says Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is simply the best in the world

The 22-year-old says he has learnt a lot from the tactician and wants to continue the working relationship

The player also claimed that there are major differences between the La Liga and Premier League

Mourinho appears to be dishing out instructions to Bailly on the touch-line

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has stated categorically that Jose Mourinho is the best manager in the world.

The 22-year-old also explained that he would love to work continue working with the tactician because he has settled at Old Trafford since he arrived from Villarreal in June in a deal reportedly worth £30million and has made 11 appearances this season.

"He's a great manager, the best in the world, it is a pleasure to work and learn with him," Bailly said. "I hope it continues like this and that I stay at United for a long time.

"I'm truly happy, with my team and my team-mates. Bit by bit, I'm getting to know more."

The former Villareal player however in his comparison of the La Liga and Premier League said the two leagues are quite different.

"From what I see, football in Spain, they also have a great league," Bailly said.

"La Liga is the best in the world, but here it is different, very direct, there is more contact and more strength.

"And like I said, little by little, and with more training under this manager, I hope to improve. Manchester is a nice place, I'm happy here."