According to the IB Times , upto six United players are doubtful for the monday night clash against Liverpool. While Phil Jones is assured of his place on the treatment table because of his long term injury, Mourinho is waiting on the fitness of Luke Shaw and Henrikh Mkhitaryan who both missed out on playing for their national teams because of injury. Sergio Romero, Antonio Valencia and Marcos Rojo are expected to return to Old Trafford after a grueling long haul flight from South America. Mourinho needs to assess their condition after they reach and then make a decision based on their fitness. Three of the six mentioned players can make the starting lineup with Shaw, Valencia being the first choice fullbacks and Mkhitaryan looking to break into the first team.
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This will be a big test for Jose Mourinho who has already seen his side lose to rivals Manchester City at home. A loss to Liverpool will intensify the pressure on the Portuguese with games agaisnt Chelsea and Manchester City on the horizon.