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Jose Mourinho explains Anfield selection

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Eric Bailly and Marcus Rashford were, like Marouane Fellaini, injured whilst on international duty.

Bailly sustained an unspecified problem as the Ivory Coast competed in World Cup qualifying action and Rashford was withdrawn during England's win in Lithuania.

Although Rashford was deemed fit enough to make the bench at Liverpool, Bailly has joined Fellaini, who picked up a knee injury with Belgium, on the sidelines.

"I don’t think we have many options," the boss told Sky Sports. "Fellaini was injured with the national team, Bailly was injured with the national team and Rashford was injured with the national team.