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PICTURES: Juan Mata takes part in United training… despite being ruled out of Bayern clash
JUAN MATA was in action at Manchester United's training ground today - even though the former Chelsea star is ruled out of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
Mata is unavailable for selection having represented Chelsea in the competition earlier in the season.
But that did not stop his taking part in United's training session ahead of their meeting with Bayern tomorrow (7:45pm).
Mata's involvement was somewhat surprising given Patrice Evra did not feature at Carrington due to his European suspension.
David Moyes has been boosted by the return of defenders Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling.
But Tom Cleverley was an absentee, along with Robin Van Persie.
A rogue sprinkler threatened to distract Moyes' men in their preparations to face the Champions League champions, but the Red Devils appeared to take the malfunction in good spirits.
Wayne Rooney looked to relish the water works, while Marouane Fellaini cracked a joke with Adnan Januzaj and coach Phil Neville.