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Crocked Rafael leaves Man Utd tour camp

Manchester United defender Rafael has been forced to leave their US tour due to a groin injury.

Even though there are three matches still remaining in America the Brazilian will not be fit in time to play in any, so the decision was made to send him back to England.

"As he was unlikely to participate in the remaining tour games, returning to the Aon Training Complex affords the best overall option for his recovery in time to continue pre-season preparation when the team returns," said a statement on manutd.com.

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