Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he is taking a cautious approach with the injured duo of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

Both defenders have missed United's last seven games with respective injuries, and they are also set to miss out an important clash against Manchester City on Thursday.

When asked if the duo will have a future under him next season, Mourinho said: "Of course they have. I hope this season.

"It's not just about them. It's about the philosophy and mentality around them. Cautious. Cautious. Cautious. Just a cautious approach.

"It's a profile, it's the philosophy of work. Just that."