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Henrikh Mkhitaryan would be a banker in my Manchester United starting XI, says Owen Hargreaves: 'I can't believe that he's not getting a look-in'

Daily Mail | October 24, 2016

Related Topics: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Owen Hargreaves, Manchester United F.C., José Mourinho, Borussia Dortmund

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves says he cannot believe the treatment of Henrikh Mkhitaryan under Jose Mourinho this season.

The playmaker, signed from Borussia Dortmund for £26million in the summer, has only featured four times in the Premier League, not playing more than 45 minutes in any of his appearances.

After nursing a slight injury in September, the Armenia international is back fit and seemingly available, and Hargreaves says he can't understand why the 27-year-old is being overlooked by Mourinho.

Henrikh Mkitaryan is yet to play more than 45 minutes in a match for Manchester United
Henrikh Mkitaryan is yet to play more than 45 minutes in a match for Manchester United
Mkhitaryan (second left) is fit, but has not been selected to play by manager Jose Mourinho
Mkhitaryan (second left) is fit, but has not been selected to play by manager Jose Mourinho
Owen Hargreaves (right) says Mkhitaryan would be a 'banker' in his United starting XI
Owen Hargreaves (right) says Mkhitaryan would be a 'banker' in his United starting XI

'He needs to play, I can't believe that he's not getting a look-in.

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