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Jose Mourinho wants Chris Smalling and Phil Jones 'to be brave' and step up as Marcos Rojo adds to Manchester United's injury problems

Jose Mourinho has challenged Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to show courage and return to action as soon as possible after Marcos Rojo went off injured in Manchester United's win over Anderlecht.

Rojo suffered a left knee injury during the first half of the Europa League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford and could not continue.

Mourinho said after the game that Jones and Smalling - two players recovering from injury - need to show courage and return to action as soon as possible.

Marcos Rojo grimaces in pain as he holds his left knee against Anderlecht on Thursday night
Marcos Rojo grimaces in pain as he holds his left knee against Anderlecht on Thursday night

He added: 'I think it's time for Jones and Smalling to be brave, to risk because for the team you have to do everything.