MAROUANE FELLAINI and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will both miss Manchester United’s trip to Watford tonight.
United boss Jose Mourinho was expected to ring the changes to his starting line-up with one eye on this weekend’s clash with Arsenal.
Marouane Fellaini is missing from the Manchester United squad to face WatfordGetty Images - Getty
But neither Fellaini or Mkhitaryan will be involved at Vicarage Road after they failed to take the train down to Hertfordshire with the rest of the side.
But Mourinho has recalled three players to his matchday squad who he left out of his plans for last weekend’s 1-0 win over Brighton.
Jesse Lingard, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian all reported for duty this morning as the team left Stockport station to make the 90 minute journey to Watford.
The fact Mkhitaryan is not even involved today will raise more questions over his long-term future at Old Trafford after a season when he has been struggling for form.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has also failed to make the journey down to face WatfordPA:Empics Sport
The Armenian only returned to Mourinho’s squad last week after being axed, but the United boss is understood to be unhappy with his contribution to the team.
The 28-year-old came on in the win over Brighton, so the fact he has missed out again could be a sign he may be on his way out of the club in January.
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Fellaini’s absence is also a surprise, given that he came on against the Seagulls and didn’t look to have suffered any injury.
Marouane Fellaini has been a regular for Jose Mourinho this season but has not travelled to WatfordRex Features
The Belgian has been a regular part of Mourinho’s plans this season, either from the start or on the bench.
But there are still doubts over his long-term future at United with Fellaini so far failing to agree a new contract to replace the existing one which runs out in June.
Mourinho last week admitted he fears the 30-year-old will leave on a free transfer, with French giants Paris Saint-Germain now interested in him.
Also missing the Watford game is defender Luke Shaw, who has been involved in the squad over recent weeks but who is still waiting for his first league action of the season.
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