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Reason revealed why Manchester United star not part of pre-season squad for China

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has announced his 25-man squad for the Red Devils’ pre-season tour of China.

Out of the notable figures missing the trip to the Far East is left-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. The 19-year-old made his first team debut last November, under the guidance of Louis van Gaal.

The Dutchman was shown the exit door and was replaced by Jose Mourinho in May. Just days after the Portuguese tactician was announced as the manager of the 20-time English champions, the teenage full-back signed a new deal, which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2020 and has an option to further extend it by one more year.