Marcos Rojo is one of the best central defenders in world football.

That's according to his Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera, who has since been trolled for his complimentary comments.

Rojo has been out of action for the best part of this season after suffering cruciate ligament damage in the Europa League in April.

He recently returned for the Red Devils in Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Basel in the Champions League before starring in their 4-2 win over Watford.

Ander Herrera heaped praise on his Manchester United teammate (
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Speaking to the club's official website, Herrera explained how highly he rates the Argentine centre-back, and revealed what he said to him when he got injured.

"Last season, when he got injured, I told him that he was in the top five central defenders in the world because his play was outstanding and he was in amazing form," said the Spainard.

"I felt so sorry for him because he got injured in what was the best moment of his career."

Herrera believes Marcos Rojo is one of the best defenders in the world (
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He added: "He has been focused on being back and being as fit as possible, so I'm very, very happy for him.

"Now, he has to be careful because when you have a knee injury, you have to be careful with the rest of your body, but he's doing amazing."

Rojo picked up a serious injury in the Europa League back in April (
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Getty)

Since Herrera's comments appeared online he's received a bit of a backlash on social media, mostly from fans who disagree with his comments.

One Man United fan wrote on Facebook: "Herrera useless Rojo not far behind could have lost against Watford because of Rojo.

Herrera is pleased the Argentine has returned to first team action (
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While on Twitter, another added: "I love Rojo but he definitely isn't one of the top five defenders in the world.

And a third concluded: "Herrera should be subjected to a random drugs test."

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