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Manchester United full-back Rafael has been ruled out for up to ten weeks after dislocating his shoulder.
The Brazilian defender sustained the injury during training on Friday afternoon.
The 21-year-old has joined Patrice Evra, Javier Hernandez, Antonio Valencia, Darren Fletcher and Michael Owen on the Old Trafford treatment table.
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