Manchester United star reveals his side’s biggest game of the season; while Roberto Martinez reveals he has not spoken to Jose Mourinho regarding Marouane Fellaini’s situation. Revealed: Manchester United star is available for next World Cup qualifier; while Manchester United want Serbia winger.
5. No communication with Jose Mourinho over Fellaini – Martinez
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that he has not spoken to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho regarding Marouane Fellaini’s condition.
It was claimed that the midfielder had sprained his knee during the national side’s 4-3 triumph over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday.
However, Martinez has since confirmed that Fellaini suffered knee ligament damage. The injury is likely to keep him out of action for a lengthy spell, although, an official timeline for recovery has not been set.
The Belgium boss has claimed that he has not been in contact with Mourinho regarding the situation.
“I have not had any communication with Jose Mourinho on the subject of Marouane,” The Mirror quotes Martinez as saying.
Fellaini has made seven appearances for United in all competitions this season, scoring four goals in the process.
4. Liverpool clash one of our biggest games – Juan Mata
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has claimed that he and his teammates do not need words to highlight the significance of the club’s fixture with Liverpool.
The two fierce rivals will meet at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. United are currently sitting joint-top of the Premier League table and with a seven-point advantage over the Merseyside outfit.
The two English giants will be facing each other for the 227th time. Mata has admitted that the encounter always represents one of United’s biggest of the season.
In his blog, the 29-year-old said: “Obviously, we also have to talk about our next Premier League game, in Anfield. This is one of the big games of the season without a doubt.”
“There’s no need to say what it means for us and for our fans, and I hope that we can play a great game and take the three points to Manchester. We will try to extend our good run of results since the season started.”
Mata has started six of United’s seven matches in the top flight this season.
3. Romelu Lukaku passed fit for Belgium match
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that striker Romelu Lukaku is available for the World Cup qualifier with Cyprus.
The Manchester United forward has been struggling with an ankle injury; while Martinez has previously suggested that he would take no risks with the in-form attacker.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of their next game, Martinez has indicated that he may use the striker. The 24-year-old could be used either from the start or as a substitute.
The news may not be well received by his club, with Belgium having already secured qualification for next year’s tournament and United making the short trip to rivals Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime.
Lukaku has scored 11 goals in his first 10 appearances for United.
2. Manchester United want Serbia winger
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watched Mijat Gacinovic during Serbia’s World Cup qualifier with Austria last Friday, according to the Daily Mirror.
Mourinho was spotted at the Austria game and various names were put forward as potential targets. But Gacinovic was reportedly the focus of his attention.
Gacinovic has been in impressive form for both Serbia and his club Eintracht Frankfurt. The 22-year-old has also been watched by Arsenal recently.
1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic targets return to action for Arsenal match
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly eyeing up a return to action in time for his side’s December 2 clash against Arsenal in the Premier League.
The 36-year-old has been on the sidelines since April with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
However, Ibrahimovic has made a remarkable recovery in recent months, which made United handing him a new contract.
According to The Mirror, the former Sweden international now has a comeback in his sights as he is due back in daily training next month.
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