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Man Utd boss Mourinho: What I thought about Smalling against Chelsea

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has publicly defended Chris Smalling.

Smalling was criticised for Sunday's thrashing at Chelsea.

But Mourinho said, "He was phenomenal to play against Chelsea with such a difficult physical situation.

"But he could not do it three days later against City. No way.

"No, it's not that [a groin injury]. We will have to wait until tomorrow."

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