Paul Pogba effortlessly sets up goal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Manchester United take on the Russian side in their second match of their Champions League campaign.
Jose Mourinho was speaking to the media in Russia with Mkhitaryan also present to talk.
Usually, the player Mourinho brings to press conferences will start the next match - but the Portuguese boss wanted to make it clear that may not be the case this time around.
Instead, Mourinho explained he had brought Armenia international Mkhitaryan because he speaks Russian and it would therefore help the local journalists.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan could start against CSKA Moscow for Manchester United tomorrow night
He played well last season in the Europa League but last season was last season this one is another story and we need him to perform well again.
Jose Mourinho on Henrikh Mkhitaryan
“First of all let me make clear normally we bring players that are starting the match the next day,” Mourinho said.
“I’m trying to make life easier for all of you, I’m not saying Mkhitaryan starts the match tomorrow, maybe he does, maybe he doesn’t.
“He played well last season in the Europa League but last season was last season this one is another story and we need him to perform well again.
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Jose Mourinho didn't give much away regarding his team selection
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“Champions League is a different level. Matches are even more difficult of course we need the best of our players.”
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been a regular for Mourinho this season and started their previous Champions League outing in their 3-0 win over Basel earlier this month.
