Fellaini doubtful for Europa final

MIDFIELDER Marouane Fellaini is doubtful for Manchester United’s last league game and next week’s Europa League final after sustaining an injury in a goalless draw at Southampton this week.

Belgian international Fellaini was substituted in the 75th minute and had a brief talk with manager Jose Mourinho before walking straight down the tunnel with what appeared to be a muscle problem.

“Fellaini says it’s not a tear,” Mourinho said.

“He says it was a minimal thing but minimal can be a big thing.”

Mourinho said he had to give the 29-year-old playing time to prepare him for the remaining two games as Fellaini missed United’s last three league games after picking up a red card in the Manchester derby last month.

“Players need not only to rest but also to play. He wasn’t playing a lot so he had to play today.

“I don’t blame myself or our decision,” Mourinho said.