The Spanish playmaker was one of THREE United players taken off before the break in Sunday's clash at Old Trafford. Mata lasted just 25 minutes of the clash with Jurgen Klopp's men, becoming the second United player to succumb to a muscle injury. (Image: Matthew Peters)Lingard himself - making a surprise return following an injury suffered in the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain - would also go off before half-time. (Image: Tom Purslow)And Mata has revealed that he actually made his problem worse by chasing Mo Salah as Liverpool attempted to counter. Mata also insists United are pleased with their display against the now-Premier League leaders.

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2019 12:33 UTC