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Rojo picked up a left knee injury during his side's Europa League quarter-final second leg tie against Anderlecht.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will lead the line for United against Anderlecht on Thursday.

Both defenders returned from international duty with knocks.

United could close the gap on Liverpool but will have to do so with a depleted side.

Chris Smalling has joined Gary Cahill and Phil Jones in being ruled out of qualifier against Lithuania.

England have just three recognised centre-backs available for World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

Jones has established himself as first choice centre-back for United under Jose Mourinho.

Jones seemed to be finally over his injury concerns.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan ruled out with a hamstring injury.

England captain continues to suffer from small muscular problem which threatens his participation.

However, versatile defender Marcos Rojo is available for Europa League last-32 duty after injury.

Jones and Rooney missed United's 3-0 win over Leicester last weekend.

The England centre-half limped off in the 0-0 draw against Hull.

Jones was replaced by Chris Smalling 10 minutes into the second half against Hull.

United will be without Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo against Hull City.

Hammers winger was sent off early in 0-2 defeat for a challenge on Phil Jones.

The Ivory Coast international will leave to play in the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

United have only won two of their last nine Premier League fixtures.

Smalling has not played since United's 4-0 loss to Chelsea.

Southampton legend has called for the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Memphis Depay to be shipped out.

The 24-year-old had not played a first-team game since January.

Phil Jones also features after injury, but Michael Carrick and Memphis Depay have both been left behind.

Jones has not played any first-team football since 2 January.

Phil Jones remains out, but Manchester United sustained no new injury worries during the international break.

Defender Phil Jones the only confirmed absentee for the trip to Anfield on 17 October.

Luke Shaw and Mkhitaryan expected to return for Stoke's visit to Old Trafford.

Phil Jones has not played for Manchester United since January.

Jose Mourinho says neither player were 100% for the visit of champions Leicester City.

United have reportedly told Arsenal the England international won't leave this summer.

However, fresh reports suggest Jose Mourinho has no desire to part with versatile centre-back.