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Mourinho gets crucial derby news for Man Utd midfielder Fellaini

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is expected to be fit for the derby against Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho confirmed Marouane Fellaini suffered a back injury during United's 1-0 victory at Hull.

The Portuguese boss said: "He has an injury in his back. It's not good."

However, Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur has confirmed that Fellaini, 28, is now back to full fitness.

He tweeted: "Marouane Fellaini has completely recovered from his back injury."

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