Manchester United defensive player Phil Jones underwent a micro-fracture surgery. Deep holes were drilled into his knee with the aim of creating fibrous cartilage out of blood.
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Why has Phil Jones been out for so long?
Jones has been battling serious knee injury. His career has suffered many injury restrains including hamstring, ankle and back injuries.
Who Is Phil Jones?
Phil Jones is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender/ defensive midfielder for the Premier League club Manchester United.
Born on February 21, 1992, in Preston, England, Jones began his football career at the Blackburn Rovers youth academy, and made his first-team debut for Blackburn in 2009.
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Jones began playing for Manchester United in 2011, and appeared in domestic competitions such as the Premier League and the FA Cup, as well as in European competitions like the UEFA Champions League.
During his time at Manchester United, Jones won several major honors, including the Premier League title in the 2012-2013 season, and the UEFA Europa League in the 2016-2017 season.
Additionally, Jones has played with the England national team, in international matches such as the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In spite of the numerous injuries he has battled in his career, Jones is still well known for his versatility and athleticism.
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