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Jose Mourinho speaks out on Phil Jones as defender returns to Manchester United squad
MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he can't remember the last time Phil Jones played for the club.
Fenerbahce vs Manchester United - Europa League match preview
Jones has returned to the matchday squad for the Europa League clash with Fenerbahce 10 months after his last Manchester United appearance.
The 24-year-old made just 13 appearances last season but has now recovered from a serious knee ligament injury.
Phil Jones could feature for Manchester United against Fenerbahce
I almost don’t remember when Phil Jones had a good run of matches for United
He could feature against Fenerbahce with Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Antonio Valencia all doubts.
And Mourinho is pleased to have the England international back.
"I almost don’t remember when Phil Jones had a good run of matches for United," Mourinho said.
Jose Mourinho admits he almost can't remember the last time Phil Jones played for Man United
"He’s having a difficult relationship with the injuries.
"But he worked hard to recover - he’s training with the team for more than a week now.
"We are in a difficult situation because we lost three defenders in a week."
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