Man United midfielder Paul Pogba will go head-to-head with his brother Florentin Pogba on Thursday as Saint-Etienne travel to Old Trafford looking to cause a shock in Europe's second competition.
Mourinho has revealed how the mother of the two brothers (Paul and Florentin Pogba) - Yeo Moriba wants in the outcome of the double-legged clash.
Mourinho did not confirm the younger Pogba (Paul) would start the match, with United's hectic schedule taking in an FA Cup duty at Blackburn Rovers and the EFL Cup final against Southampton before the month is out, but he was visibly charmed by a feel-good narrative.
The presence of Pogba's older brother Florentin in the Saint-Etienne squad will look to cause a shock in Europe's second competition.
Even though Jose admitted that one brother will ultimately be left disappointed after the second leg has been completed next week, he has revealed what he thinks Yeo Moriba will want from the twin clashes.
"We [Mourinho and Paul Pogba] spoke but we spoke in a good way, a funny way," he told a pre-match news conference.
"I know their mother wants a draw!"
"I think it's a good, nice destiny. I think only Mum Pogba is in a little bit of trouble, which is normal.
"It is difficult for the lady to choose… not difficult, impossible.
"I know from Paul that the mum wants a draw but next week one son will be happy and another one will be sad.
"Only for the mum is it a little bit of problem, for them I think they will enjoy playing against each other.
"Paul is excited, Florentin for sure the same. So it is a good thing."
The third Pogba sibling and Florentin's twin brother - Mathias Pogba - currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam in Netherlands.
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