Jose Mourinho makes Man United star train alone: He's popular at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED summer signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan is training alone.

By James Walters                         

 
Jose Mourinho is making Man United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan train alone

The Armenia international has failed to impress United boss Jose Mourinho since his £23m summer move from Borussia Dortmund.

Mkhitaryan has started just one game under the Special One - the Manchester derby against City - and was left out of United's squad that drew 0-0 with Burnley on Saturday.

And 24 hours after the Red Devils were held by Sean Dyche's men, the former Dortmund star was pictured leaving training after working out alone.

The Daily Mail say Mkhitaryan left United's AON Complex in his white Lamborghini after his lonely session.

Despite the attacker's failure to impress, United have reportedly rejected the idea that Mkhitaryan could leave the Red Devils in January.

When asked about his summer signing's United future, Mourinho said: "We believe in him and of course we believe that sooner or later there will be no problem.

"But Mkhi needs time to become the top player he can be. With some players, their profile is adapted to come and play.

"Some others need more time to feel the intensity and the aggression (in England), the game without the ball, the competitiveness. Many times players come from different countries and the style of football is different.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has failed to impress at Man United

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was left out of Man United's squad against Burnley

"There's no other country where it doesn't matter the team you play against, you have to play at the highest level. If you don't, you have no chance."

Mkhitaryan took to Instagram yesterday to write a message to United fans after their stalemate with Burnley.

He said: "Better days will come for us! We march on. One for all and all for one! #mufc."

The 27-year-old is said to be a true gentleman and is popular with the Old Trafford staff.
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