JOSE MOURINHO has revealed what he believes to be football's next "genius" innovation - playing with no goalkeepers.
The role of goalkeepers has transformed from that of a simple shot stopper to that of an 11th outfield player over the last two decades.Onana took a number of touches outside of the box during Man Utd's FA Cup semi-final win over CoventryHowever, the next development of the position could soon see an outfield player inherit the role late in games - rules would mean they will still need to wear the goalkeeper shirt, but gloves would be optional.
The 61-year-old said: "Why do you play with a goalkeeper, even if he is good with his feet, almost in the midfield, if you can do that with a proper player? I can see that substitution happening.He even suggested he would try it himself, saying: "To have an extra player there … when the opposition is very low in the block and 10 minutes left? Let’s try it – yeah!"Man Utd's top targets for the transfer window"As a matter of principle. Then they play in other positions.