Decisive Decision: Mourinho Set To Take Big Risk vs City
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It looks like Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini is all set to return from injury and have a say in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
The star player returns at a valuable time for the club given the suspension of Paul Pogba for three games, and adds a cushion for Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic in midfield.
The former Everton man has not played since limping off with a knee injury in United’s 1-0 win over Brighton two weeks ago. Fellaini’s physical presence and height will be a great factor for Jose Mourinho’s side in the derby.
According to Mirror, Fellaini trained with his United teammates all week, alongside defender Phil Jones and forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Manchester City v Manchester United – Premier League – Etihad Stadium – 27/4/17 Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini after being sent off with manager Jose Mourinho and fourth official Neil Swarbrick Reuters / Darren Staples
This, in turn, has come at a good time for the club, after having three crucial players back besides giving a healthy selection headache for the Portuguese.
A day earlier, Mourinho confirmed in his press conference that Zlatan and Jones are fit to be available for selection, but Fellaini would have to wait. He had stated: “Zlatan is available, Jones is available, Fellaini I have to wait until tomorrow.”
But now, it is expected that Fellaini will have a decisive say in the game, and it is up to Jose to include him from the start or use him as a substitute.
Written by Rajdeep Saha 
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