Mkhitaryan set to face Feyenoord

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will play in Thursday’s Europa League clash against Feyenoord. The Armenia international has only made six appearances for United since moving to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund in July.

Asked by reporters if the 27-year-old would play against Feyenoord, Mourinho replied: “Yes, he is going to be involved. He is trying. Obviously he is not happy but he is transforming his frustration in a good way, by working hard and trying to adapt.

“He needs less pressure and better conditions for him to express his qualities.”

United are currently third in Group A and, after playing the Eredivisie leaders, face Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk in their final group match in December.

Mkhitaryan is 21/10 to score against Feyenoord for a United side that are 5/1 to beat the Dutch outfit 2-0 at Old Trafford and 5/6 to keep a clean sheet in the match.

Meanwhile, full-back Matteo Darmian remains confident that United will qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League, saying: “I think it is a difficult group because we have to face a difficult opponent, but we are still in the race.

“We have an important game against Feyenoord and we have to win. We’ll prepare to make sure we’re ready.

“I think it’s a big competition. It gives us a big opportunity to get into the Champions League which is crucial for a club like Manchester United. But if we want to continue in the Europa League, we have to win bo