‘Advantage Manchester United’ – Fans react to Mourinho’s big UEL call
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Once upon a time Manchester United not rushing Wayne Rooney back from injury for a European quarter-final would have been news that shocked and appalled fans, but nowadays it draws little more than a shoulder shrug.
The 31-year-old Red Devils skipper has been battling fitness issues of late and Jose Mourinho has elected not to include him in his squad for Thursday’s Europa League last eight first-leg clash with Anderlecht in Belgium.
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BREAKING: Wayne Rooney has not travelled with Man Utd squad for their Q/F Europa League tie with Anderlecht on Thursday #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) 12 April 2017
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The Manchester giants may view the competition as their best chance of booking a spot in 2017/18’s Champions League given that they trail Manchester City and Liverpool in the race for a top four berth in league action, so beating the Jupiler League outfit is sure to be a priority for ‘The Special One’.
And a lot of Man United fans are happy that their side will be going toe-to-toe with Anderlecht without Rooney, describing him as past it and not good enough.
@SkySportsNewsHQ It’s not even worthy of tweeting anymore, it’s the norm now. Credit to Jose too he’s fazed him out without the media kicking up a fuss.
