Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Man United outcast gains 6lbs of muscle in gym to work his way back into Jose Mourinho’s team
HENRIKH MKHITARYAN packed on 6lbs of muscle in his extended lay-off – to prove to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho he is ready for the Premier League.
The 27-year-old was exiled by the United chief for two-and-half-months because he “wasn’t ready” to play in key fixtures.
Mkhitaryan has bulked up to try impress MourinhoReuters
But the ex-Dortmund winger has been coming in on his days off for extra gym and weight sessions.
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He impressed Mourinho with his attitude - giving up his weekends to prove the United backroom staff wrong.
And the Armenian star has now been recalled, starring in the Red Devils 4-0 win against Feyenoord last week.
The Armenian was frozen out after arriving from DortmundGetty ImagesBut his hard work has paid off and he is back in the pictureReuters
An Old Trafford insider revealed: "United have kept close tabs and the feeling is his extra strength will be a huge bonus to him.
"He impressed with his commitment and surprised them by coming in to pump some iron and get more running into his legs."
Mourinho said last month he had dropped Mkhitaryan because he was not ready for big Premier League matches.
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The Special One said: "I told him, this Arsenal was not the game for you.
"He needs less pressure and better conditions for him to express his qualities.
"He is trying. He is transforming his frustration in a good way, which is to close the mouth and work hard and try to adapt."
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