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Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered a horrific knee injury at the end of normal time
The striker hobbled off as Manchester United went on to win 2-1 on Thursday
Marcos Rojo also picked up a knee injury at Old Trafford in the opening period
United progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night
Mourinho: Manchester United in 'trouble' after Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury

Published: 07:02 EDT, 21 April 2017 | Updated: 10:37 EDT, 21 April 2017

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw claims that the striker 'is fine' following his horrific knee injury against Anderlecht on Thursday.

United progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League after beating Anderlecht 2-1 on Thursday night thanks to an extra-time winner from Marcus Rashford that saw his side win 3-2 on aggregate.

However, the club's victory came at a cost as both Marcos Rojo and Ibrahimovic were forced off with knee injuries.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic picked up a horrific knee injury at the end of normal time on Thursday

The Swedish striker landed very awkwardly as he attempted to win a header at Old Trafford

Asked about the pair's condition following the final whistle on Thursday at Old Trafford, manager Jose Mourinho said: 'I want to wait, but my feeling is not good for both. I want to wait and try to be optimistic, but I am not.'

However, left-back Shaw was more optimistic, claiming that Ibrahimovic's was moving alright after the game.

'He's fine. He was walking around in the changing room,' Shaw said when asked about the Swedish striker's injury.

Luke Shaw claims Ibrahimovic is fine and was walking around the dressing room afterwards

Meanwhile, Rojo's injury setback leaves United without three first choice centre-backs during an important part of the season.

But former Chelsea boss Mourinho has urged injured duo Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to be brave and help the team out.

'We have Daley Blind, who has experience in the position, and I think it is time for Jones and Smalling to be brave - to risk,' Mourinho said. 'Because for the team you have to do everything, that is the way I think.'

Marcos Rojo also suffered a knee injury during the opening period against Anderlecht

United find out who they will draw in the Europa League semi-finals at 12pm BST on Friday.

And United, who currently sit fifth in the Premier League, face Burnley on Sunday afternoon at Turf Moor as they look to push on for a Champions League spot.

Mourinho's men are four points off fourth-placed Manchester City, with a fixture in hand.