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Phil Jones to miss Real clash

March 4, 2013

By Press Association

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Monday that Phil Jones has lost his battle to be fit for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

Jones injured his ankle in the FA Cup win over Reading a fortnight ago and has not recovered sufficiently to face Madrid in the last 16 second-leg clash at Old Trafford.

When asked about the England international, Ferguson said: "He's not fit. He won't be fit for tomorrow."

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