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Published 18:10 3 Dec 2015 GMT
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The injury could force Louis van Gaal to move Daley Blind, who had primarily been used as a centre-back this season, to left back and bring Phil Jones or Paddy McNair into the centre of defence for the next few weeks.
Jones is still not fully fit, having injured his foot against Watford, so his presence at the back isn't guaranteed either.
The growing defensive injury list which now includes Rojo, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia could force Van Gaal's hand in the transfer market as fullback options are few and far between at Old Trafford right now.
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