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Blind happy to take leading role during Man Utd injury crisis

With Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo nursing knocks, the Dutchman is happy to play wherever he is needed for Jose Mourinho's side

Daley Blind is prepared to play “where the manager needs me” as Manchester United nurse their way through a defensive injury crisis.

Jose Mourinho has seen his ranks depleted by untimely knocks to Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo.

Eric Bailly has managed to steer clear of the treatment table for now, but he is one of few senior players comfortable playing at centre-half available to the Red Devils.

Blind is another, with the versatile Dutchman having helped to keep a clean sheet alongside his Ivorian colleague in United’s 2-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday.