Scott McTominay made a lasting impression on Jose Mourinho at Manchester United . The pair are set to be reunited tonight as Mourinho's Benfica host Napoli in the Champions League.

The 2017/18 season marked a breakthrough campaign for McTominay , who made 23 appearances in all competitions under Mourinho. The young midfielder was even named Manager’s Player of the Year after the United boss learned that McTominay had missed out on other end-of-season awards.

The Scotland international has thrived in a more advanced midfield role since leaving Old Trafford for Napoli last summer. However, Mourinho would have needed no convincing that his former player would be a success elsewhere, affectionately describing him as “my boy” and admitting that he was one of his favourite players to

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