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Man United ace Marcos Rojo taken off on stretcher in agony following nasty collision in Europa League clash

Argentina defender appeared to have twisted his knee after a 50-50 tackle with an Anderlecht player

MANCHESTER UNITED defender Marcos Rojo has been taken off on a stretcher in agony following a nasty collision with an Anderlecht player.

The Argentina international had to have lengthy treatment on the field after appearing to twist his knee in a 50-50 tackle.

 Marcos Rojo was on the floor in agony after appearing to twist his knee
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Marcos Rojo was on the floor in agony after appearing to twist his kneeCredit: Reuters

Boss Jose Mourinho will be fearing that he may be without the in-form player for the rest of the campaign.


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The 27-year-old lasted 20 minutes before picking up his initial knee injury but was able to carry on playing.

However minutes later another collision saw Rojo go down in a heap and it became clear he was unable to continue.

To compound misery, his replacement Daley Blind played two Anderlecht players onside as they grabbed a crucial equaliser.

 Manchester United's players called for the stretcher after seeing Marcos Rojo in pain
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Manchester United's players called for the stretcher after seeing Marcos Rojo in painCredit: Getty Images
 Marcos Rojo tried to continue to fell to a heap after another collision
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Marcos Rojo tried to continue to fell to a heap after another collisionCredit: Reuters

Rojo has become an integral player in Manchester United's side this campaign and his injury comes at the worst possible time as the club gear for the final run in.

Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are already sidelined with injuries leaving Mourinho with limited options from the bench.

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