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Rojo has dislocated shoulder, United confirm

November 03, 2014 00:53 IST

Manchester United's Marcos Rojo is stretchered off during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters

Argentina defender Marcos Rojo dislocated his shoulder in Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, their manager Louis van Gaal confirmed.

"His shoulder is out," the Dutchman told reporters. "We don't know how long that will take. I have to wait until Monday. But he shall not play against Crystal Palace (on Saturday), I don't think."

Rojo, who joined the club from Sporting Lisbon in August, fell heavily in a collision eight minutes into the second half and had to be replaced by teenager Paddy McNair.

Shortly afterwards, City's Sergio Aguero scored the only goal of the Premier League derby.