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LONDON (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney may not start Manchester United's Europa League match against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk for his own protection as he is struggling with a back injury, manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.
Mourinho dropped his captain to the bench for Saturday's Premier League game against Leicester City following a series of lacklustre performances and United beat the champions 4-1.
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