Jose Mourinho used just ten words to explain why Paul Pogba did not feature against Liverpool.
Pogba was an unused substitute for the second consecutive Premier League game as Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool.
You should read 16 Conclusions on a game that sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table once more, 19 points clear of sixth-placed United.
Pogba watched on as Mourinho brought on Marouane Fellaini, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata, ignoring his most expensive signing as he did against Fulham.
In his post-match press conference, the manager was in no mood to discuss a player he has apparently been feuding with all season.
“Jose, did you think to start Pogba today against Liverpool?” a journalist asked as the Portuguese rose from his seat.
“No,” came the simple reply.
When asked why, Mourinho simply said: “Because I am happy with Matic, Lingard and Herrera.”
Speaking to Sky Sports before the game, Mourinho went into a little more detail: “I made many decisions, I made many decisions. Starting with 11 players and leaving some on the bench. I always try to choose what I think is the best for the team.
“I think the team lately with Herrera, Matic and Lingard, the team lost some qualities but at the same time we became more aggressive, more simple and more intense without the ball and that is what I think we need to play a fast team like Liverpool is.”