Martin Keown on Mkhitaryan not playing at Man U: It's a big mystery

England national football squad and Arsenal (London) legendary defender, and The Daily Mail newspaper of Great Britain’s host commentator Martin Keown, reflected on Armenia national team captain and Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s omission from this English club’s games, even though he has recovered from his injury a long time ago and is training without restrictions.

“It's a big mystery. It is odd when you spend so much money on a player and then don't use them.

“José Mourinho could have a plan for Mkhitaryan - he could be keeping him back to work on his power and fitness and give him more awareness of what lies ahead.

“He may also feel that the player is not quite ready and might not trust him yet. Don't forget the manager has been under pressure in recent weeks.

“The problem is that when you bring in a player of that calibre, you are failing that player if you don't play them. By signing them, you show that commitment that you want the player there and that they are part of a project.

“It's not the first time big players have been brought in and struggled,” Keown commented, in particular.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, has been out of action since September 10, when his thigh injury recurred during Manchester United’s English Premier League derby against Manchester City.