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Rojo has missed United’s last three fixtures but ESPN report that the Argentina international has returned to training.

The 27-year-old also missed the first half of the campaign with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

But Mourinho is thought to he hopeful to have the defender back in time for the Premier League clash against Liverpool.

Rojo’s return would be a huge boost for the the manager after seeing his defensive options diminish in recent weeks.

Eric Bailly is nearing full fitness but is yet to start a game following three months on the sidelines with an ankle problem.

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Phil Jones has also missed the last three games through injury and Daley Blind has not featured since January.

Mourinho was left with little choice but to partner Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof for the ties against Huddersfield, Sevilla and Chelsea.

Before his recent setback, Rojo had kept three clean sheets in as many games.

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And earlier this month he stated his intentions to ease Mourinho’s injury crisis.

"I'm feeling 100 per cent and I'm happy with my previous performances,” Rojo said.

“They've been at a high level and I'm happy with my physical level, too. It's about getting minutes under my belt and continuing to play.

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“It was great coming back after a difficult injury and there was a lot of hard work for me to do.”

Manchester United travel to Crystal Palace on Monday night before facing Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 10.