Swiss side Basel at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Ahead of the match, Jose Mourinho spoke to the media on a host of
topics, one of which was the absence of Marouane Felliani.
The Portuguese bemoaned the fact that he played an additional match
during the international break with a calf injury.
He then reiterated how important the Belgian midfielder is to him.
"Fellaini didn't train yesterday. Let's see if he can today. He's more
important to me than you can imagine."
"He had a [calf] problem with his national team and then he played a
match against Greece, and after the match he felt the problem. If his
condition improves he will be selected, because I need him."
The 29 year old has become a regular aerial weapon that Jose Mourinho
deploys from the bench when a game is not going to plan. He has
repeatedly proved an effective tool for the Portuguese, and scored the
second goal of United's 2-0 win over Leicester City when he come on
from the bench.
But for his injury, there is no doubt that he would have played a part
in United's 2-2 draw against Stoke City last Saturday.
Little wonder the Portuguese is desperate for him to get fit.
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