Manchester — Anthony Martial is fit and available for Manchester United’s Champions League round of 16, second-leg game against Sevilla, says manager Jose Mourinho. The French forward missed last week’s Premier League victories over Crystal Palace and Liverpool but trained on Monday ahead of the visit of the Spanish club on Tuesday. Midfielder Paul Pogba remains a doubt as United try to capitalise on the 0-0 draw in the first leg in Spain. "I don’t know if he is fit, but he trained after you left," Mourinho told a news conference after a training session that was open to the media. "Martial is fit, yes." Zlatan Ibrahimovic also trained with the squad, although Mourinho did not offer any clues as to whether the Swedish striker might be involved against Sevilla. He has not played since December 26. United go into the game full of confidence after Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool cemented their place in second spot in the Premier League to make their qualification for 2019’s Champ...
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