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The World Cup winner sat on the bench throughout Sunday's painful reverse, which sees United fall further behind the top four.

Jose Mourinho revealed he did not consider starting Paul Pogba in Manchester United's loss to Liverpool as he deflected criticism of Romelu Lukaku's anonymous display.

Asked whether the £89million midfielder was considered for a place in the starting XI, Mourinho said: "No."

Pressed as to why, he added: "Because I am happy with [Nemanja] Matic, Lingard and [Ander] Herrera."

Mourinho was also satisfied with Lukaku despite the striker managing no shots and tallying only 20 touches.

The misfiring Belgium international boats just six goals in his 22 club appearances this season.

"I think he didn't have a bad game at all. I think he fought hard, he had good movement, he set up the goal," the United boss said.

"He gave more problems today than last season when he came for the 0-0 draw. He was lively, he had movement and good interaction.

"Sometimes his first touch is not the best and he loses lots of balls, but today that didn't happen.

"He had some good links and fought hard. He's improving, he played positively in the last game against Fulham and today was a very difficult match to play. I think he was positive."

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