So, for me, the commitment has to come from the player. Talk of a switch to the Chinese Super League during the winter transfer window did not turn into a move but Rooneys future lies away from United. The injury seems to be worse than first feared as he was seen walking in Cheshire following a meal with his girlfriend as Manchester United’s injury list tots up. This is the?third time Smalling has been injured this term and Jose Mourinho is expected to clarify the defender’s situation in his pre-match press conference. I want to feel like there is competition in this teamI am a competitor, I am a champion. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace,?will see them hit the jackpot. Mourinhos men face a difficult task of making the top four in the Premier League — but could earn pa. tings in Europe this term – including against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League group stages. t short of faith in Defoe — and said on ?Sunday he would have bet his house on him marking his England return with a goal. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January.