Derby doubt? Mkhitaryan suffers injury scare for Armenia

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has handed Manchester United an injury scare ahead of next weekend’s derby with Manchester City at Old Trafford after being substituted on global duty. The Armenian national was humiliated by Czech footballers 0:3.

Per Sky Sports’ Peter Gilbert, the 27-year-old collided with Marek Suchy of the Czech Republic and injured his knee as a result, which could keep him out of the Old Trafford clash with Manchester City if his subsequent substitution was more than precautionary.

The attacking midfielder has yet to start a competitive game since moving to United from Borussia Dortmund during the close season, but his potential absence from the top-of-the-table clash is unlikely to improve Jose Mourinho’s mood over his reunion with opposite number Pep Guardiola taking place immediately after the global break.

With Marouane Fellaini already a major doubt with a back problem, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will now be fearing his new signing could also miss the Manchester derby which is a week on Saturday.

Indeed, per Gilbert, the Special One spoke to MUTV regarding the worldwide break and expressed worry for his players: “We keep eight outfield players and Sam Johnstone as the goalkeeper”.

The 27-year-old made a huge impact off the bench at the KC Stadium as United netted a 92nd minute victor to maintain their 100 per cent Premier League record.

Although the former Borussia Dortmund star hasn’t started for United so far this season, he impressed after being introduced against Hull City last weekend and will hope to have a growing influence on the team and break into the starting line-up before too long.