MX23RW : Monday, November 25 10:52:32| >> :120:50288:50288:

Dietmar Hamann labels Jose Mourinho "strange" over Henrikh Mkhitaryan treatment

Hamann: Mourinho
© SilverHub
Dietmar Hamann is baffled by Jose Mourinho's refusal to select 'difference maker' Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Manchester United's squad since his return from injury.

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has claimed that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be the key component to kick-start Manchester United's campaign, branding Jose Mourinho's decision to overlook him "strange".

The Armenia international, talked up heavily by the United boss upon his £26m arrival from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has been afforded just 104 minutes of Premier League action so far.

Mkhitaryan has not featured at all for the Red Devils since leaving the pitch midway through the league defeat to Manchester City early last month, having picked up an injury on international duty that has taken longer than expected to fully heal.

Mourinho reiterated on Friday that the 27-year-old requires more time before he will get another first-team chance, but Hamann believes that the talented playmaker must be thrown straight back into the mix.

"It's strange," he told Omnisport. "I've seen him for Dortmund in the Bundesliga in the last couple of seasons, he had a fantastic season last year, so for Mourinho to go off him after the derby was strange for me.

"He's somebody who needs an arm around the shoulder. He doesn't seem to get it from the manager so it'll be interesting to see how that develops.

"If you look at them going forward, there are a few problems in the team, scoring goals and creating chances. I think Mkhitaryan could be the player who makes a difference there."

Mkhitaryan has not even been included on the bench for United since recovering from his injury problem, but may be a part of the squad to face Burnley on Saturday.

ID:284216: cacheID:284216:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2681:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on August 19, 2016
Read Next:
Mourinho dedicates City victory to supporters
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!