Jose Mourinho: It's time for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to show his bestOctober 19, 2016 - 18:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Manchester United forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been tipped to return to his optimum level by Jose Mourinho, The Manchester Evening News reports. Mkhitaryan has not played since injuring his thigh in the derby defeat to City on September 10 but returned to training at Carrington three weeks ago. The 27-year-old did not travel for Armenia's two World Cup qualifiers during the international break and instead remained in Manchester to have his injury assessed by United's medical team. Mkhitaryan arrived at United amid much fanfare in the summer from Borussia Dortmund and, despite a slow start, has his manager's confidence. "Mkhitaryan was injured, he is not injured any more and is training without any limitations," Mourinho said at his pre-match press conference. "I cannot confirm if he will play tomorrow but he is fit and it is time for him to go back to the levels we know he can achieve." Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |