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Published 12:50 2 Jun 2018 BST
Updated 12:57 2 Jun 2018 BST
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Romelu Lukaku had played in the presumptive XI during training sessions in Watford but, according to Keegan, he informed Mourinho that he was not sure he was fit to start. Following the discussion between player and manager, it was decided he would feature on the bench.
Despite all Mourinho's planning, his team could not contain Eden Hazard and it was his run that led to Phil Jones conceding a penalty that the Belgian would step up, moments after, and slot home. United pressed hard in the second half but could not find an equaliser and Chelsea claimed the trophy.
Interestingly, there was no screaming or finger-pointing from the United boss in the aftermath of the game. Mourinho reportedly approached each player in the match-day squad for a one-on-one chat.
It is hard to tell whether the fight had been knocked out of him or if his personal conversations were with Mourinho looking at the season as a whole.
He is said to have wished the players breaking for summer all the best and told those off to the World Cup that he would be tracking their progress.
The same report concludes with the news that United are close to securing the services of Brazilian midfielder Fred as part of their summer transfer activity.Football

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